XMP Profile Won't Boot
XMP Profile Won't Boot
Hey guys so I have a new build and everything runs great... except my RAM.
Here's my build for reference;
i7-8700k @ 5.0GHz - Delided - Liquid metal - Copper IHS
Kracken x62 Water Loop
32GB DDR4 3200Mhz Corsair Dominator Platinum
NZXT N7 Z370 Mobo
GTX 1080Ti Asus Strix 11GB
1000w PSU
Note: I have some overclocking experience but by no means am I advanced with this. I apply XMP profile and overclock the CPU a bit with adjusted voltages and then just MSI afterburner for a GPU OC.
Issue, my overclock works just fine for the CPU, stable temps, stable voltages for the most part but anytime I try and tweak the RAM or put it in XMP mode @ 3200Mhz or even 3000Mhz it attempts to boot then brings me back to BIOS with the last 'safe' settings.
I dont understand RAM timings or how voltages are affected when it is applied and the problem may be elsewhere with this if the XMP profile boosts my cpu clock or anything else by default.
If you guys have any questions or suggestions please ask away I'm at a dead end here with stuff to try.
You might need some changes to the VCCIO and VCCSA voltages. Occasionally, the XMP settings you use aren't perfectly suited for your specific IMC. The adjustments you're making are likely aimed at optimizing your OC configurations for the CPU. This discussion doesn't focus on the GPU. Also, the build looks good overall, but remember that the motherboard's design significantly influences memory frequency performance depending on its components. You've shared the first NZXT board you have, and I'm uncertain if their initial version contributed to any issues. It seems your current setup uses the latest UEFI.
Reset to default and use hwinfo to verify RAM voltages and CPU after gradually increasing the multiplier on the CPU, ensuring voltages stay within maximum limits.
You might need some changes to the VCCIO and VCCSA voltages. Occasionally, the XMP settings you use aren't perfectly suited for your specific IMC. The adjustments you're making to get your OC settings for the CPU are what matter here. Not focusing on the GPU in this case. Also, the build looks good overall, but remember that the motherboard's design influences memory frequency performance based on its components. You mentioned the first NZXT board you received. It's possible their initial version had some issues. I think the latest UEFI might be the reason.
Adjustments to VCCIO and VCCSA may be necessary. XMP settings sometimes don't match your specific IMC. You're trying to fine-tune CPU OC settings without considering the GPU. The motherboard's design significantly impacts memory frequency performance. You've shared the first NZXT board you found, but it seems the initial build might have contributed to issues. This is your first experience with XMP profiles, so starting with a general guideline for Vcore around 1.3-1.35 would be reasonable.
I'm using 1.05v VCCIO and 1.15v VCCSA for my RAM @ 3200 CL14. This is actually a bit lower than XMP, which I read applies a bit more than necessary for this frequency with kit I'm using.