XMP causes my computer to restart unexpectedly.
XMP causes my computer to restart unexpectedly.
Just wanted to check if you need any assistance. Previously, my computer wasn’t crashing or restarting unexpectedly. Recently, on a random night, it restarted itself without reason. After some troubleshooting, I noticed it would restart when XMP was enabled. I’m wondering why this issue has stopped occurring now. Could it be related to my RAM failing or if I need to update my BIOS? My CPU is a Ryzen 5 5600, with Crucial ballistix 2x8 RAM at 3200 MHz rated, and I use an MSI b450m mortar max.
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MemTest86 is the original self-booting memory testing software for x86 and ARM systems. It supports both BIOS and UEFI, with the ability to boot from USB drives.
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Obtain memtest86+ and start from USB. Certain tests behave poorly when executed under Windows. You may notice problems during the initial run, but running it overnight can help confirm stability. If issues appear, consider adjusting settings manually instead of relying solely on XMP. Should there be no problems, the issue likely goes beyond a simple memory fault.
Your main concern is that regardless of the manufacturer's claims, overclocking memory introduces uncertainty. You have the CPU memory controller, the motherboard, and finally the RAM—making it highly variable whether any kit will work as intended.
Both DDR4 and DDR5 have been available for years, and manufacturers have refined their processes. Most RAM now supports XMP, but this still involves overclocking.
An additional comment might simply be to not stress too much.
The memory clock speed isn't crucial, except in a few specific situations.
In general, you usually won't notice any differences.
That’s not true. For Ryzen CPUs it has a huge effect on the 1% low FPS in gaming.
By the way, it's not called XMP for AMD boards, it's either EXPO or DOCP depending on the platform and the manufacturer. XMP is for Intel. The distinction is important when it's time to choose a RAM kit, especially DDR5.