Troubleshooting RAM EXPO Profiles for Stability Issues
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GamerDude42
Hey everyone! I'm experiencing some issues with my RAM's EXPO profiles. After building my new PC and gaming for a couple of days without any problems, I realized I hadn't activated the EXPO profiles for the memory. So, I enabled them today, but then I started crashing in games and ran a Windows memory diagnostic, which indicated there were issues. I also tried memtest86 and encountered several errors in the first pass. I've heard this happens to others too, so I'm looking for solutions. Here are my specs: Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, ASUS TUF GAMING B850-Plus WiFi motherboard, and Kingston 32GB CL36 5600MHz RAM. Please don't suggest a refund; I would have to take out a bank loan to replace the RAM. Thanks!
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It sounds like the EXPO profile you're using isn't stable. Check if there are multiple EXPO profiles available in your BIOS settings. Even if your RAM should be capable of those speeds, sometimes they might not work well together. Try lowering the speed a bit, for example from 6000MHz to 5800MHz, and see how it performs after that!
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I’ve had similar issues before! I tried the various EXPO profiles, but none seemed stable. I recommend running it on AUTO and dropping to 5400MHz. That worked for me with no errors in the second pass of memtest. Just be patient while you test, and good luck!
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