How Long Does Memory Training Take on AMD Systems When Adding RAM?
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I'm running an AMD setup with 64GB of RAM (2x32GB), and I'm planning to add another 32GB (2x16GB) to the mix. All the RAM is rated at 6000 MT/s, and I'm using a B650M GAMING X AX motherboard along with a Ryzen 9 7900X processor. Can anyone share how long I can expect the 'Memory training' process to take after adding the new RAM? Also, when was this feature first introduced by AMD?
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Typically, the memory training process can take several minutes. It really became noticeable with the AM5 architecture.
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Get ready for some slow boot times! Think of it as a throwback to the 90s with those long startup waits.
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Expect delays when trying to run four sticks on AM5—it can be a bit troublesome, especially with mismatched RAM. If you manage to boot at all, running with XMP settings might be a real gamble. I'd recommend returning the 2x16GB sticks and either getting 2x48GB or 2x64GB if you need to expand your RAM.
proofsheet_9: This is really surprising. If the motherboard has four slots, why is it such a hassle to fill them? I think I’ll just stick with 64GB for now.
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With four sticks, your system might not even boot—especially if they're mismatched. Just a heads up!
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DDR5 doesn't like to cooperate with four sticks. If it does work, expect it to run at much slower speeds, especially when mixing different capacities.
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_85 pinball games: After the memory training, will my system just reboot to the usual login screen, or will it shut down? I'm curious about how that works.