Why Did Upgrading My RAM Make My PC Run Worse?

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Asked By GamerNerd123 On

I recently upgraded my RAM from a single 16GB stick to a total of 32GB, but now every game I try to play freezes periodically—about every 20 seconds. The only way to fix it temporarily is by hitting the Windows key. My motherboard is compatible with DDR4 32GB RAM, so that shouldn't be causing an issue. I've heard that UserBenchmark isn't the best tool, but it indicates that my RAM latency is quite high. I'm wondering if that might be playing a role in this issue. Also, I can't seem to get the RAM to run at full speed through the BIOS since my motherboard lacks any XMP settings or similar options. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and I can provide more information if needed!

3 Answers

Answered By GamerNerd123 On

The RAM is definitely a single module. I've heard about issues with mismatching brands and latencies; could that be causing the problems? Should I look into relaxing the latencies somehow?

Answered By TechieTommy On

It sounds like a few things could be going on. First, if you can, try putting your old RAM back in to see if everything runs smoothly again. If it does, that might mean one of the new sticks is faulty. If you're using two new sticks, make sure they're part of a kit designed to work together. Also, check if they're seated correctly in your motherboard—sometimes they need to be in specific slots. If your motherboard manual gives info about slot pairing, that could be a key factor too.

Answered By MemoryWhiz On

Did you add just one stick of RAM or two new ones? It's generally best if the RAM sticks are identical in specs. If you've got four slots on your motherboard, sometimes you need to place the sticks in specific pairs, like slots 1 and 3 or 1 and 2, depending on the motherboard.

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