I'm running into some issues after adding a new pair of 2x8 HyperX Fury DDR4 RAM (3200 MHz) to my existing setup. Initially, I had two sticks installed that were working fine at the proper speed, but after installing the second pair, all my modules are now stuck at 2400 MHz. I tried accessing the BIOS to increase the speed, but there was no option for XMP. I even attempted to manually change the multiplier from 24 to 32, but after saving those changes, my PC froze and rebooted multiple times. The BIOS shows it's at 3200 MHz, but Windows still reports 2400 MT/s. My motherboard is a GIGABYTE B450M DS3H WIFI with BIOS version F63d, and I'm using a Ryzen 5 2600 processor.
4 Answers
I've faced similar problems in the past. Honestly, I found it easier to sell both my existing 2x8 kits and just go for a 2x16GB kit. It saved me a lot of hassle with tweaking and stability.
Mixing RAM kits can lead to problems like this. Different kits can have varying timings that prevent them from reaching their intended speeds together. It’s usually best to stick with the same kit for all your memory. I have a system that runs reliably with two 64GB 3600 kits.
Running DDR4 RAM at higher speeds with four sticks can be tricky and isn't always guaranteed. If you're looking for a stable 32GB, it might be better to go for a 2x16GB kit instead of mixing different 2x8GB kits. That way, you're less likely to run into compatibility issues.
Yeah, it's generally a bad idea to run four channels of memory, especially on AMD systems, due to the weaker memory controller. You might want to consider getting a 2x16GB or 2x32GB kit instead for better performance.
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