The utterly unthinkable RAM issue I’m trying to locate hasn’t appeared in any online sources.
The utterly unthinkable RAM issue I’m trying to locate hasn’t appeared in any online sources.
CPU-Z and BIOS both list each stick as 32GB, part number KF556C32BBK2/64 from Kingston. This aligns with the spec of a 2×32GB configuration, matching what I observed. The reduction to 16GB only appears when paired with the older 1.1V SK Hynix kit. It’s not that the modules are genuinely 16GB, but rather a compatibility adjustment. Here’s the official Kingston datasheet for my unit (KF564C32BBK2/64): https://www.kingston.com/datasheets/KF564C32BBK2-64.pdf
I used CPU-Z which says each stick is 16GB. I haven’t tested on another machine since it doesn’t support DDR5, but I could ask someone with a PC shop to test it for me. The part number is KF564C32BBEK2-32, and both sticks are 2x32GB. At this stage, I was taking photos and noticed the sticker said 32GB (2x16GB). I told the receptionist to give me two 32GB sticks, but I didn’t check what they actually gave me. I’m really relieved and frustrated at my own inability to read it. The cost is $220 for just 32GB? I was excited that day because I bought a used computer and was upgrading it. It was the first time I was driving to such a big city in Croatia, so I was too excited and missed the label and the tech-savvy receptionist who also missed it. Maybe you’re upset I wasted your time and effort—understand that I’m really upset about this mistake. I’ll try to find the bill and see if I can return it. If not, I might ask to speak with a manager. Please share your thoughts, but don’t be rude—I’m embarrassed and shocked right now.
I was so confident I could bypass the process, yet I ended up stumbling and it damaged not just my body but also my confidence more than the real discomfort.
It seems CPU-Z also lists each as 16 GB, which makes it unlikely a BIOS or Windows issue exists. This suggests the SPD data might be damaged or the modules are faulty. Running tests on another DDR5 system would give a clearer result. If they still display 16 GB, you should return them for replacement. If they work correctly elsewhere, the Aurora board or BIOS is likely the problem. Either way, you’ve made significant progress—now just verify with another setup.
Thanks for your patience... I'm heading out tomorrow to visit a nearby shop. I'll share a photo of what I'm looking for here. Should I opt for higher megatransfers/s or more memory? Even the 2x16GB seems limited to around 4.4Ghz... Any advice would be appreciated? Could the motherboard or BIOS support this setup and allow me to enable XMP for faster clock speeds? The links I found are:
- https://www.links.hr/hr/memorija-pc-5120...-010504395
- https://www.links.hr/hr/memorija-pc-5120...-010504328
Both support Intel XMP 3.0, though the last one is cheaper and runs a bit slower.
My question: will they let me upgrade to these new sticks alongside the existing ones? Also, I'm concerned about the voltage difference—1.4V vs 1.1V—and whether that could cause issues. If I end up losing my investment instead of getting better specs, I might be forced to switch to another product... This was from the same store where I bought the wrong RAM.
—Cuddler69
Edited: September 15, 2025
Among the three options you considered, the Corsair/Kingston 6400 MHz kits with XMP 3.0 offer the best reliability, provided your motherboard can handle them. For those seeking more stability, the 6000 MHz kits tend to be a more dependable choice, particularly when using Aurora boards.