I recently upgraded my CPU from the 14700KF to the 9800x3D, which meant I also needed a new motherboard (Aorus X870 Pro) and RAM. I bought four 16GB sticks of RAM running at 7200MT/s, but I can only get two of them to work at a time. When I add the other two sticks, the system fails to boot. I've enabled iExpo with the two working sticks, but it seems like the RAM speed might be too high to support four sticks. Should I consider returning the RAM for a slower speed? I really prefer the look of four sticks instead of two. I've also tried using four 5800MT/s sticks, and that didn't work either. Is dual channel just really problematic with my setup? I've now decided I might go for 2x32GB at 6000MT/s because I'm starting to believe that two sticks may be a better choice even if four looks nicer.
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It sounds like your setup is struggling with the high speed of those four sticks. Running four sticks at 7200MT/s can be hit or miss – a lot of users have found that they're better off with slower RAM when using all four slots. Since you want the 4-stick look, I'd suggest checking for RAM that is on your motherboard's QVL (Qualified Vendor List) at a lower speed like 6000MT/s. It might save you some headaches!
Honestly, many people find that dual-channel setups work better, especially with Ryzen systems. The faster memory speeds you’re after might not even make much of a difference unless you’re running specific heavy workloads. And if looks are your main concern, lots of brands offer great-looking 6000MT/s modules.
Yeah, I think going for a more reliable setup will definitely work out better in the long run.
Yeah, the speed can definitely be an issue here. Two sticks at 7200MT/s is already pushing it, and adding two more can destabilize things more than people expect. If you want consistency, 2x32GB at 6000MT/s is a solid plan. You'll get the speed without the hassle of configuring four sticks.
Totally agree. It’s often easier to achieve decent performance with fewer sticks.
That makes sense! Going for four sticks of 6000MT/s might also help with stability, plus they'll still look good in your build.