Hey folks, I've been playing around with my RAM configuration and I'm curious if I can trust its current stability. Here's the scoop on my setup:
- GPU: MSI Nvidia 5070 Ti
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- Motherboard: Gigabyte Aorus Elite B850 WiFi 7 ICE
- RAM: 64GB (4x16GB) Corsair Vengeance DDR5 6000 MT/s CL30 (this consists of two separate kits: one black set bought back in November 2025 and a new white RGB set that just arrived. They have different version numbers on the labels).
Initially, I bought these two kits during that frustrating "RAM crisis" period, thinking I'd sell one. But out of curiosity, I tried using all four sticks. I'm aware that the 7000 series IMC can struggle to run 4 sticks at high speeds, usually downclocking to something like 3600 or 4800 MT/s, but after enabling EXPO, my system boots and is showing 6000 MT/s in Windows.
So far, I've run:
- Windows Memory Diagnostic: Pass
- OCCT Memory Test at 80% load: Pass (1 hour)
Now, my question is, am I missing anything crucial here? Should I run more intensive tests, or is an hour on OCCT enough to just relax and enjoy my 64GB? I'm a bit concerned about potential silent data corruption because the kits have different version numbers.
3 Answers
Sounds similar to an issue I had a bit ago. It was a problem with my Gigabyte board. Once I switched to a different brand, the compatibility and speed issues disappeared. Not the most technical advice, but hope it helps!
An hour of testing isn't quite enough, and I'm not sure if the OCCT test is reliable enough for this. I’d suggest running TestMem5 with the DDR5 x3d preset for 24 hours. And since you've got a GPU, run FurMark in the background too since both the memory and IMC are sensitive to heat, which could lead to instability.
Appreciate the tip! Just remembered I'm using an MSI 5070 Ti, so I'll definitely give that a shot!
It honestly depends on what you're after. If you're chasing performance, it sounds like you’ve stumbled upon a rare working setup. But if you're leaning more towards stability, then even overclocking two sticks isn't the best, let alone four.
Thanks, but I think you might have misunderstood! I'm actually stable at those high speeds with 4 sticks, which I thought was tricky. Just worried this is too good to be true with the different version numbers.