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You're having trouble with your Ram problem. Let me help you figure it out.

You're having trouble with your Ram problem. Let me help you figure it out.

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JJprogamers
Member
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02-04-2021, 11:16 PM
#1
Starting with my configuration: Mobo ROG STRIX Z590-A, gaming Wi-Fi. RAM: G.SKILL Trident Z Royal RGB, 16GB total (two 8GB modules). I own four sticks at 8GB each, model number F4-4000C16D-16GTRSA. The main problem is that when XMP is turned on, the system becomes unstable—frequent BSODs and memory errors during tests. When XMP is disabled, no errors appear in memtest but I still lose about 60 frames in Warzone. I manually set RAM speeds to 3600MHz, which avoids errors in testing but doesn’t solve the stability issue. My goal is to let the RAM run at full capacity. I suspect the issue might lie with the motherboard rather than the RAM itself. I checked the supported models on GSKILL’s site, but when I try to view my sticks on their official page, they don’t appear under compatibility details. Someone with expertise would confirm whether voltage specs or other parameters are the root cause. I’ve spent a lot of time researching and learning, but I’m still unsure. If you could clarify what’s actually happening with voltages and speeds, it would help a lot. This problem has persisted for nearly a year now. Today I’m planning to join this forum to get advice without wasting money on further guesswork.
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JJprogamers
02-04-2021, 11:16 PM #1

Starting with my configuration: Mobo ROG STRIX Z590-A, gaming Wi-Fi. RAM: G.SKILL Trident Z Royal RGB, 16GB total (two 8GB modules). I own four sticks at 8GB each, model number F4-4000C16D-16GTRSA. The main problem is that when XMP is turned on, the system becomes unstable—frequent BSODs and memory errors during tests. When XMP is disabled, no errors appear in memtest but I still lose about 60 frames in Warzone. I manually set RAM speeds to 3600MHz, which avoids errors in testing but doesn’t solve the stability issue. My goal is to let the RAM run at full capacity. I suspect the issue might lie with the motherboard rather than the RAM itself. I checked the supported models on GSKILL’s site, but when I try to view my sticks on their official page, they don’t appear under compatibility details. Someone with expertise would confirm whether voltage specs or other parameters are the root cause. I’ve spent a lot of time researching and learning, but I’m still unsure. If you could clarify what’s actually happening with voltages and speeds, it would help a lot. This problem has persisted for nearly a year now. Today I’m planning to join this forum to get advice without wasting money on further guesswork.

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purplepixe
Member
57
02-05-2021, 07:19 AM
#2
That’s the highest non-XMP performance limit. It means the maximum JEDEC speed it can handle without extra tuning. Honestly, 3600mt/s is more than enough—I’d just use it there. Beyond that, you won’t notice significant gains with an 11th gen processor or even older ones.
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purplepixe
02-05-2021, 07:19 AM #2

That’s the highest non-XMP performance limit. It means the maximum JEDEC speed it can handle without extra tuning. Honestly, 3600mt/s is more than enough—I’d just use it there. Beyond that, you won’t notice significant gains with an 11th gen processor or even older ones.

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GamingWithLiz
Junior Member
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02-13-2021, 04:33 AM
#3
You connected a MSI motherboard guide to a ROG motherboard because both focus on high-performance builds and customization options.
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GamingWithLiz
02-13-2021, 04:33 AM #3

You connected a MSI motherboard guide to a ROG motherboard because both focus on high-performance builds and customization options.

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Zackdakiller
Member
204
02-13-2021, 11:59 PM
#4
Notice your concern: The times 2 refer to combining two kits and expecting everything to function. If you asked me to perform at my peak speed, I could handle it. But if I had to carry double the load while maintaining the same pace, things would become difficult. This is what you're asking the CPU's memory controller to manage. Here are your choices: 1. Apply XMP before exiting BIOS, raise DRAM voltage slightly to try for stability (e.g., 1.4v). If that doesn't work, apply XMP again with the same voltage and set speed to 3800. If it still isn't stable, reduce the speed further. 2. Purchase a 32GB 4000+ RAM module compatible with your motherboard's QVL slot; if this fails, the issue lies with the motherboard manufacturer.
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Zackdakiller
02-13-2021, 11:59 PM #4

Notice your concern: The times 2 refer to combining two kits and expecting everything to function. If you asked me to perform at my peak speed, I could handle it. But if I had to carry double the load while maintaining the same pace, things would become difficult. This is what you're asking the CPU's memory controller to manage. Here are your choices: 1. Apply XMP before exiting BIOS, raise DRAM voltage slightly to try for stability (e.g., 1.4v). If that doesn't work, apply XMP again with the same voltage and set speed to 3800. If it still isn't stable, reduce the speed further. 2. Purchase a 32GB 4000+ RAM module compatible with your motherboard's QVL slot; if this fails, the issue lies with the motherboard manufacturer.

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Pyrophorion
Member
197
02-14-2021, 02:57 PM
#5
Demonstrate how the particular motherboard shows up in the RAM section, yet it isn't listed as compatible on the dedicated motherboard page.
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Pyrophorion
02-14-2021, 02:57 PM #5

Demonstrate how the particular motherboard shows up in the RAM section, yet it isn't listed as compatible on the dedicated motherboard page.

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GrinningTube
Member
185
02-18-2021, 05:11 AM
#6
There are four RAM slots for flexibility and performance. Having two 32 GB sticks together is better than four separate 32 GB sticks, similar to how RAID 0 works. It allows reading more data from each RAM individually. It was just an idea.
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GrinningTube
02-18-2021, 05:11 AM #6

There are four RAM slots for flexibility and performance. Having two 32 GB sticks together is better than four separate 32 GB sticks, similar to how RAID 0 works. It allows reading more data from each RAM individually. It was just an idea.

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ko16654
Member
121
02-18-2021, 06:09 AM
#7
I'll attempt this tomorrow and check if it succeeds
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ko16654
02-18-2021, 06:09 AM #7

I'll attempt this tomorrow and check if it succeeds

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Captain_Snow9
Member
98
02-19-2021, 09:52 PM
#8
It looks like your RAM voltage is listed as 1.4 V in BIOS, yet all system monitoring tools show a slightly lower value of 1.376. You're unsure about the exact setting.
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Captain_Snow9
02-19-2021, 09:52 PM #8

It looks like your RAM voltage is listed as 1.4 V in BIOS, yet all system monitoring tools show a slightly lower value of 1.376. You're unsure about the exact setting.