Yes, a bad RAM speed can affect CPU performance.
Yes, a bad RAM speed can affect CPU performance.
Hey, I see the issue. You mentioned your CPU was maxing out at 2666 MHz but you set it to 2800 MHz. That’s a big difference. Trying to overclock past the safe limit can cause damage. After replacing RAM and the motherboard, it’s possible the CPU is still fine—just check with a speed test tool. If it’s not responding or showing errors, then you might need to replace the CPU. Otherwise, ensure your system drivers and BIOS are up to date.
RAM overclocking might damage a CPU if you apply excessive voltage, such as 1.8V to the VCCSA rail on an Intel chip, rather than just increasing the multiplier moderately. A proper fix is to reset the CMOS on the board after replacement, unless your setup is severely flawed and the CPU fails simultaneously with the change.
You adjusted the speed to 2800 and saved, but the PC won’t show the Ryzen 5 1600 anymore. Clearing the CMOS didn’t help, and even removing the battery didn’t fix it—just the fans are spinning.
It seems like the system should remain stable. If multiple things failed together, it was just random luck, not due to any action you took.
Unclear if this relates, but since the mouse and keyboard are RGB, they shouldn’t have power and won’t light up.