I need some help figuring out an issue with my RAM speed. When I boot up my PC running Windows, the system indicates that my memory is running at 4800MHz, but I have it set to 6000MHz via EXPO. Can anyone offer some advice on how to resolve this?
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Have you checked if there's a BIOS update available? Sometimes, updating the BIOS can help resolve issues with RAM speeds and settings. Just make sure you do it before you start messing with any configurations.
Try using CPU-Z to check your DRAM frequency. Go to the Memory tab, and you should see what your RAM is actually running at. Remember, DDR means double data rate, so a 3000MHz setting should effectively show as 6000MHz in total. If you're seeing lower values, let me know what CPU, RAM, and motherboard you have for better help!
I checked with CPU-Z, and it shows the DRAM Frequency at about 3000 MHz, fluctuating between 2997 and 3003 MHz. Is that normal? My setup includes an Asus Tuf Gaming B850-Plus Wifi, AMD Ryzen 9800x3d, XFX Mercury Radeon RX 9070 XT, and G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2x16) DDR5-6000 CL30.
Make sure you've enabled XMP in the BIOS settings. Sometimes, you need to activate this feature for your RAM to run at its rated speed. Double-check your settings there.
I actually updated the BIOS before I set EXPO, so that shouldn't be the issue.