Hey everyone! I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to PC builds, and I'm having an issue with my DDR5 6000MHz RAM (16x2). Even though I've enabled EXPO 2 and the other necessary options in the BIOS, my RAM isn't hitting the maximum speed; it's only running at 4800MHz to 5600MHz. I noticed in CPU-Z that it's displaying 2800MHz, which I know means it's effectively running at 5600MHz (2800MHz x 2). Can anyone help me figure out why I can't reach that full 6000MHz? I've attached some screenshots of my BIOS settings and the CPU-Z tabs for reference.
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Could you share a screenshot of the SPD tab in CPU-Z? That might help us see if there are any unusual settings affecting your RAM speeds.
Try moving the RAM sticks to the A1 and B1 slots. Sometimes the slot placement can affect the speed you're getting. Also, updating your BIOS can help, just in case there's a newer version that improves compatibility. Don’t worry; it happens to a lot of people!
Thanks for the tips! My BIOS is already up to date, and I’ll check the slot placement as suggested.
Sure! Here’s the SPD tab from CPU-Z: https://imgur.com/a/3YpSH1u. Thanks for looking!