This model struggles with high clock speeds.
This model struggles with high clock speeds.
Hello, I recently installed a new PC and everything functioned properly. It came with two HyperX Predator RGB sticks, each 8GB, running at 3200MHz normally. After purchasing two more, some unusual issues began occurring. Now I’m dual booting between Windows 10 and Ubuntu 20.04. When launching the first OS in XMP or AMD DOCP mode, it sets RAM to 3200MHz and occasionally freezes, requiring a manual restart. Sometimes Windows fails to boot at all. At lower speeds (3000MHz), everything works smoothly. Memtest86 confirmed no issues with any RAM. I noticed the two 8GB sticks were bought from different sellers recently. The DRAM manufacturers are mostly consistent except for serial numbers. Could differences among the suppliers be affecting how the system handles those frequencies? My build details: CPU – AMD Ryzen 5 3600, cooler – Be Quiet!, RAM – 4x8GB HyperX Predator RGB DDR4-3200, storage – ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 512GB M.2, graphics – Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, power supply – SilentiumPC Supremo M2 550W 80 Plus Gold, case – SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V EVO TG ARGB.
Checked the CPU again just to confirm everything is working properly.
This could indicate an issue with the RAM. The memory controller might not handle mixed chips properly, such as when there are different modules inside each RAM stick.
This could resolve the issue I faced before. Receiving the same RAM six months later often indicates the chips came from a different source. Have you checked each stick separately to ensure they all run at 3200Mhz? If every single one operates correctly, the problem likely lies in the mixing process. Should any stick fail to meet specifications, it should be returned to the manufacturer for replacement.
I suggest returning your RAM to the sellers and opting for a 2x16GB configuration instead of the 4x8GB setup (two 2x8GB modules). This should avoid problems and ensure optimal performance. I noticed this aligns with similar experiences from earlier generations like the first and second Ryzen models.