I'm experiencing some problems with my RAM. When I enable the XMP profile, I get errors during MemTest, but everything runs fine when I disable it. Here are the specifics: I'm using an i5-14500 processor with an Asrock B760 Pro RS DS4 motherboard, and I have 4 sticks of 8 GB RAM for a total of 32 GB. I tried adjusting the DRAM voltage to 1.38V, but MemTest still showed 5 errors and the test didn't pass. I've included some links to CPU-Z RAM specifications for more details.
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It sounds like you're dealing with standard XMP problems. XMP is sort of like overclocking, and there's no guarantee it will work perfectly, especially when all four RAM slots are filled. That can be tough on the memory controller. You might want to keep experimenting with the settings.
Mixing different memory chips can definitely lead to XMP reliability issues. For optimal performance, it might be best to start tuning your RAM settings manually. There's a guide here that goes into detail about it: https://github.com/integralfx/MemTestHelper/blob/oc-guide/DDR4%20OC%20Guide.md. Also, for LGA1700 CPUs, Gear 1 mode is really the way to go for DDR4, but if you're going past 3200, be prepared to adjust the system agent voltage to around 1.25V first.
That sounds a bit complicated for what I'm looking for. I'm trying to find a more straightforward solution.