XMP crashes computer
XMP crashes computer
My current setup is just what I have from before. I recently installed the new CPU, motherboard, and RAM, while keeping everything else from my previous build. The CPU is an Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor priced at $343.99 from SuperBiiz. The CPU cooler is a Corsair H55 with 57.0 CFM liquid cooling for $57.99 from Micro Center. The motherboard is the MSI Z170A-G45 GAMING ATX LGA1151 model costing $122.98 on Newegg. My RAM is GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 at $63.98 from Newegg. For storage, I have a Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB SSD for $85.79 from OutletPC and a Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" HDD for $45.89 from OutletPC. The video card is an EVGA GeForce GTX 970 with 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ memory at $284.99 from NCIX US. The case I use is a NZXT S340 (white) ATX mid-tower model for $63.99 from SuperBiiz. My power supply is a Thermaltake Smart M 850W certified ATX unit with 80+ Bronze certification, costing $98.89 from OutletPC. The total comes to $1168.49, including shipping, taxes, and any available discounts. Prices are accurate as of May 14, 2016.
The CPU's memory controller supports up to 2133 MT/s:
http://ark.intel.com/products/88195/Inte...o-4_20-GHz
Your RAM operates at 3000 MT/s, but the controller may not handle this at full capacity.
Choose speeds between 2133 and 3000 to find stable performance.
The memory controller in the CPU supports up to 2133 MT/s, but your RAM may not be able to utilize it at its full capacity. Consider using speeds between 2133 and 3000 to find a stable performance. Fascinating. I plan to test it with more practical frequencies. Do you think this is related to the power supply unit?
VincentP :
The CPU's memory controller supports up to 2133 MT/s.
Your RAM is rated at 3000 MT/s, but the controller probably won't reach that speed.
Try speeds between 2133 and 3000 to find a stable setting.
Interesting. I'll experiment with more practical frequencies. So you're suggesting it's unrelated to the power supply?
No, it's just the overclocked memory controller.
The memory controller in the CPU is rated up to 2133 MT/s. Your RAM is rated at 3000 MT/s, but the controller may not handle this speed at full capacity. Consider speeds between 2133 and 3000 to find stable performance. It seems unrelated to the PSU. The only adjustment needed is for the overclocked memory controller, not other settings.
There are other methods to overclock the memory controller besides changing the DDR4 voltage and multiplier. Are there adjustments you should consider? The process involves exceeding the rated speed, which means boosting the memory controller's speed. Raising the multiplier is effective, but it can also impact other CPU parts. You might need to raise the voltage carefully to avoid damage.