Various XMP profiles on a RAM stick
Various XMP profiles on a RAM stick
You can change between the different XMP profiles. The tool shows various settings for different speeds, and you can switch them as needed. Your 3600MHz RAM should perform better than the 3200MHz profile, especially with a 2700MHz CPU. The issue with manual OC might be due to your motherboard's behavior, but XMP is usually reliable across different power settings.
What model are you using? That can be important. A clear list of all hardware helps for quick reference. My knowledge is based on a 2700x RAM limit. The board might also have a maximum depending on its specs. You should only reach the top that both the CPU and motherboard support. It’s unlikely you can exceed a RAM speed of 3600 MHz.
Mb, your B450m gaming has a gigabyte chip but runs at 3600 MHz, which feels similar to your old 3000 CL 16 setup. You're aiming to lower the speed and improve timing because you're using Zen+ and want better performance. Don't worry if it doesn’t seem like much—just keep an eye on things as you upgrade to Zen 3 soon. Your new dimmers are helping with RAM capacity, so you’re on the right track.
Yeah, I used to oc easily the mem but now weird shit happens... And I'm not keeping this board for zen 3, I'm planning on selling the role rig and build a new one, got a 3090 and the 2700 aint cutting it (but mostly for renders its fine).
Sure, I'm placing orders gradually when possible. I rushed to get the 3090 and mem before the price goes up. Previously I was using a 2070, but 8GB isn't enough for certain projects. I paid around BRL$12,500 now, which is between 15k-17k even at 26k here. (1 BRL ≈ 5.3 dollars, so about 2300, which is better than 2700... It wasn't cheaper than 1800 anyway.)
It makes sense, actually. Since you're planning to use two machines, it would be better to get faster RAM for the 2700 build instead of trying to keep everything in sync. You wouldn't have to worry about delays and would still need to purchase it.
You didn’t mean to confuse things. It sounded like you were saying you wouldn’t have to learn everything right away and you’d still need to purchase something. I still have my old VGA and RAM units; I’m just upgrading gradually until I can buy a full PC and sell the old one. I bought the VGA and RAM because I needed them for performance reasons—my 2070 is solid for gaming, but the 3090 is better for rendering. I switched from a 16GB to a 32GB RAM setup. I’m not sure if buying another PC will really help me, though. I might be able to use it, but selling it could bring in about 1000 dollars.
This approach seems to offer no real improvement over the original issue. It relies on assumptions that haven’t materialized and may not function effectively. It feels more like a workaround than a proper solution. If the machine is outdated and can’t fully utilize the new memory, transferring it might still require relying on slower storage. Only if the existing slow memory is inexpensive could adding it be practical, though it would likely be a temporary fix. This is essentially a hack rather than a lasting remedy.