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    Question supported rams by AMD Ryzen™ 5 7600 cpu

    Hi, i see supported memories by AMD Ryzen™ 5 7600 cpu as follows - 2x1R DDR5-5200 2x2R DDR5-5200 4x1R DDR5-3600 4x2R DDR5-3600. 1. what does 1R,2R etc mean? 2. cant i use 6000mhz ddr5 ram with this cpu or anything more than 5200mhz? 3. do i get performance gain for using rams higher than 5200...
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    Question Upgrade to the AM5 platform?

    Hello, so I'm considering upgrading my several-years-old PC. What I have: What I may buy: Are the components fully compatible? What issues may I have? Is the upgrade good overall (don't pay attention to the GPU - it will get its upgrade sometime too)? And what concerns me is that Zen 4...
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    [SOLVED] DDR5 RAM not stable with XMP

    I have a newly built PC with DDR5 RAM and today I tried to enable XMP for the first time. Booting to Windows hasn't resulted in any issues so far. First pass of Memtest86+ was ok, but the second pass resulted in 4 errors. I'm not an OC expert at all, so I could use some direction as to what I...
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    [SOLVED] Z790 motherboard and 4 x 32GB DDR5 sticks won't boot (DRAM status LED on) ?

    I ordered two sets of the parts listed here (one for myself, one for a friend): https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mpsBVw I guess the most relevant components are: (1) Intel Core i9-13900K (2) Two sets of Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-5200 CL40 (3) Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ATX We...
  5. rwayne

    [SOLVED] Rate this AM5 Build

    Tom's forum community, I would appreciate it if you would please rate this build and provide recommendations on any components below which would serve as better replacements far as quality or price. Stronger CPU? 💪 Stronger PSU? 💪 Better frequency / timings on the Ram? ⏲ Better native...
  6. Endre

    Question Which DDR5 RAM modules are the fastest by default (no XMP)?

    Hello! I am looking for parts that I'll eventually buy & use for my next build, next year. I am looking for DDR5 RAM modules that run at the fastest possible speed by default @1.1V, no XMP. This is the fastest DDR5 kit I came across: Corsair SKU CMK32GX5M2A4800C34 (2x16GB DDR5-4800 CL34...
  7. K

    Question Ram downclocking to 4000mhz from 6000mhz upon restart sometimes

    Hello ive recently build a new PC with a i9 13900k z970-f gaming wifi motherboard 4090 and also 32gb corsair dominator platinum rbg ddr5 ram and im having an issue. Basically sometimes randomly i will try to restart my pc and everything will shut off but the fans and pc will stay on and my...
  8. worldblues

    Question DDR5 5200Mhz CL36 Intel-XMP 8GB + 8GB + 16GB will run in dual-channel?

    My Z790 motherboard only support dual-channel config and I'm currently running DDR5 5200Mhz CL36 8GB+8GB in dual channel, planning to go 32GB but is it good if I just get a single DIMM of 16GB of the same brand and specs and just do 8+8+16? Will it actually still run dual-channel because I've...
  9. mrmaruniversal

    [SOLVED] ASUS TUF Z790 D4 Compatibility DDR5

    The titles speaks for itself. Can the ASUS TUF Z790 and Z690 D4 Models support DDR5. Their point is to be compatible with DDR4 but that being when a consumer gets DDR5 can it be replaced or do they need to purchase the NON-D4 model. Thank you!
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    Question DDR5 read/write CRC support in latest CPUs (AM5 and LGA 1700)

    Do latest AMD Ryzen CPUs (Zen 4) support DDR5 read/write CRC feature? If I am not mistaken, Intel 13-generation CPUs do not support this: "Alert: This signal is used at command training only. It is getting the Command and Address Parity error flag during training. CRC feature is not supported"...
  11. K

    [SOLVED] my motherboard says it takes DDR5 6400 ram, would DDR5 4800 cause memory problems?

    Just built a new computer and it keeps restarting. Finally got windows 11 to tell me it's a memory problem. I've tried each stick (I have 4 sticks of 32GB DDR5 4800 corsairs vengeance(ik WAY TOO MUCH but I felt like it)) on its own and windows 11 always crashes.
  12. MoeNAGY23

    Question DDR5 32GB 7200 RAM on MAXIMUS Z790 Hero

    My 4th build with CPPC, just placed an order yesterday. CHASSIS: CORSAIR ICUE 7000X RGB CPU: Intel® Core™ Processor i9-13900KS AIO: CORSAIR iCUE H170i ELITE 420mm LCD SSD: 1TB SAMSUNG 990 PRO M.2 SSD: 2TB Samsung 870 QVO-Series RAM: DOMINATOR® PLATINUM RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 DRAM 7200MHz C34...
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    Question How do I speed up my ddr5 RAM

    Motherboard-6600 RAM-6400(3200) Bios says-4400 DRAM Freq-1794.8 +- Why are there so many conflicting numbers? Do I have to add voltage to the ram to get faster speeds? I tried overclocking. There is a "profile" for lack of a better term. XMP or something that says 6000 something but when I...
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    Question Asus B650E-E cannot go to sleep with EXPO RAM

    PC won't wake from sleep when enabling EXPO. It can go to sleep successfully but can never wake from it and require full restart. I am using Corsair Vengeance 2x32GB 6000MHz Ram. I can stomach the long post times but not being able to sleep the PC is a deal breaker and I also don't want to run...
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    [SOLVED] Upgraded PC - Boot issues with probable issue with the RAM

    Hello! I've very recently bought upgrade parts to my computer! I bought a new motherboard, AMD CPU, 2 sticks of DDR5 ram and a noctua cooler. Used to have an old INTEL system with: CPU - i7-4790 MB - MSI H97M RAM - 4 sticks with 4gb PSU - Cooler Master B500 500W ___ NEW AMD SYSTEM: Motherboard...
  16. hyperflux

    Question Compatibility Issues with High-End PC Build (ROG Z90 Hero Mobo and 128GB DDR5 RAM) ?

    Hello, I need some help troubleshooting compatibility issues with my motherboard and RAM (Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard and 2x64GB kits/4x32GB sticks of GSkill Trident Z5 DDR5 6000mHz CL32 RAM), plus some general guidance on how to proceed with the following situation. Any general...
  17. Chronos_D

    Question New build just turns off randomly ?

    -Gigabyte B650 Pro AX - Motherboard -Ryzen 9 7900x - CPU -Superflower Leadex SE Platinum - PSU -No discrete GPU yet -32gb 2x16 Gskill Flare x5 6000mhz EXPO - Memory -Thermaltake View 51 - Case -Corsair iH150 lcd screen -tried Windows 11 pro 64 bit, Ubuntu and Arch Linux I just built this PC...
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    Question Can't get RAM & CPU to sync - XMP failing - games crashing

    Hello! I've built my new dream PC, but I can't get to stabilize: CPU = Intel i7 12700k MB = MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI RAM = Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 (PC5-41600) C40 1.25V - CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 PSU = Thermaltake Toughpower GF3-1200W Bios = updated to the latest ver. Games...
  19. sdlamagra

    Question DDR5 RAM for 13700k or 13900k on a Z790 Mainboard

    Hi, i am looking for the best RAM 32GB Kit for my money. I have ordered the following RAM CMT32GX5M2X6000C36 (Dominator 6000 CL36 with 1.25V) and i am interessted if i should return it and buy another like with higher Speed or another with lower CL. I noticed that most of the RAM Kits then...
  20. vshvsh123

    [SOLVED] Crashes after 30min of gaming

    Hey guys I recently built a new PC Specs are Ryzen 7700x Rosewill CMG 850W 80 gold plus MSI PRO B650-P WIFI G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 6000MHZ Zotac RTX 3080 12GB Samsung NVME SSD 980 Everything works great until I try and play some games. Been playing Modern Warfare 2 and New World. Both...
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    Build Advice Feedback on my $2000 content creation/gaming PC

    Hi All! Looking for some feedback or possible changes to my build that I created below... I already have a friend giving me his 1440p monitor. The build runs 2 SSDs since I need one for OS + programs & the other for projects/assets.. (and maybe a 3rd just for gaming) My List...
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    Question Motherboard won't recognize RAM ?

    New build z690-f I7-13700k rtx3070 Corsair Vengeance CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 - DDR5 5200 2x32 850W Plat PSU No POST, No BOOT Hooked everything up, CPU light flashes red for a quick second, then DRAM led holds steady on orange/yellow. Tried Dual channel in all configurations, can get system to...
  23. freebie.1

    Tom's website images...

    I like your website, but when someone has their head up a cavity, I prefer to call a spade a spade... https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-thermal-paste Many of the images here for graphs/ratings are so small they can't be read--that is after they have been opened up, and the photos are...
  24. zghouldrar

    Question z690 instability

    Recently i built a new PC and it has a weird problem. I use an i5-12400f on an MSI Z690-A DDR5 motherboard with Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 5200MHz 2x8 and a Corsair TX650M PSU. Sometimes when i open my pc it fails to load anything not even the bios then shuts itself off and when i reopen it , it...
  25. DSDS

    Question Issue with Crucial DDR5 RAM 4x32 GB on Asus ProArt Z690

    I've finished the following build: 1) Intel® Core™ i9-13900KF Processor 2) Asus ProARt Z690 Creator WiFI 3) Crucial 4x32GB DDR5 When I start the machine CPU test Q-Led (red) passes well, but RAM Q-LED (yellow) does not pass. There is no display and the system does not boot. I've updated...
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    Question New build boot failure diagnosis... X670/AM5/DDR5

    Hello! I'm a long-time hobby computer builder, but rarely have had issues driving me to seek out advice, so I'm new to Tom's Hardware... My church's production computer has been having increasingly more and more issues, so we bit the bullet last week and decided to have me build a new one...
  27. Kevin_debruyne

    [SOLVED] Beginner here ——— which ram to use with i9-12900k ?

    ok first i dont want to know differece between MT/s and Mhz if its too mathmatical . Intel official website says maximum ram dd5 ram support is Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s . Does that mean maximum ram supported is 4800 mhz ?. and beyond that its just backward compatible and will work in 4800mhz speed...
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    Question New kit of ram unstable/no POST

    Hi guys, Specs: 12900ks Asus Maximus Z690 Hero (thermalright contact frame) 64 gigs T-Force Delta 6200 Custom Loop Gigabyte RTX 3080Ti Gaming OC Corsair HX1000i Today I received my second kit of T-Force Delta 6200 DDR5 32 gig (2 sticks) and after installing them I was immediately getting bsods...
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    Question AMD EXPO with unsupported 6000MHZ RAM kit?

    Hi there, I've got 2x16GB of 6000mhz DDR5 RAM (Kingston Fury Renegade RGB), and it says on their webpage that these RAMs don't support AMD EXPO. I just ordered by AM5 7600x CPU so I'm kinda starting to worry that I won't be able to run those RAMs @6000 mhz. Is that the case? Will those kits...
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    Question Can't decide what ram to buy (DDR5)

    Hello. I am looking at some ddr5 ram and i trully cannot decide what to buy. My system is an i9 12900ks mobo is a msi z690 carbon wifi. Kingston Fury Renegade 6000mhz cl32 G.Skill Trident Z5 5600mhz cl36 G.Skill Trident Z5 6000mhz cl40 ADATA Lancer RGB 6000mhz cl40 All 2x16gb kits all same...
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    Question DDR5 Combining Single Stick

    Can I combine 2 similar single sticks of 16gb sticks, instead of buying a set of two? The set of 2 is a lot more expensive than buying single sticks separately, and there also arnt many other options. I was planning on purchasing either 2 sticks now or 1 stick now and adding another...
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    Question When will there be a motherboard that supports at least 256GB DDR5 RAM?

    I have a motherboard that supports 256GB DDR4 RAM. I have a motherboard that supports 128GB DDR5 RAM. But I really want to have a motherboard that supports 256GB DDR5 RAM. I can't find this anywhere. When will there be a motherboard that supports at least 256GB DDR5 RAM?
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    Question Why are 32GB DDR5 RAM getting cheaper quickly?

    Crucial DDR5 4800_32G was 184USD just one or two months ago when I bought it, now it's 136USD. Kingston FURY Beast DDR5-5600 32G was beyond 200USD as far as I remember just one or two months ago, but now it's 177USD. Is there some soon upcoming new RAM release plan out there? Why are they...
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    Question Will any component for DDR6 be released before Dec 31?

    I have some money that I can use before Dec 31. If I don't spend it by then, it will be gone. Will any component for DDR6 be released before Dec 31? I already have a computer designed for DDR5 like this: Crucial P5 2TB PCIe M.2 GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6500 XT GAMING OC 4G(GV-R65XTGAMING OC-4GD)...
  35. ceka6697

    Question DDR5 5600mhz vs 6200mhz.

    Hello. I need advice. Should I pay an extra 70$ for 6200mhz or 5600 is fine? Both versions C36.(corsair dominator) I didn't really find any comparison on the internet.
  36. philip.higley

    Question Z690 Aorus Pro DDR5 does not POST ?

    I have been trying to solve this problem for about a day, I've tried flashing the BIOS to no avail. I have tried all possible RAM configurations and I am at a loss for what to do. I am using Kingston Hyperx DDR5 32GB 5200MHz. Gets to code 79 which is "CSM initialization" and then crashes. VRAM...
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    Question BIOS crashes on DRAM (orange light), BIOS can only post in safe mode ?

    Hello folks! On a totally new machine, I am stuck on ASUS BIOS safe mode boot, shortly after installing Windows and using the computer for few days. Unfortunatelly I let ASUS AI Tweaker to do its run, and it seems it messed something and now I can only boot manually the drive with Windows...
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    Question Problem with new i7-12700K - DDR5 build ?

    Asus rog strix b660-g wifi i7-12700K Crucial RAM CT2K32G48C40U5 64GB Kit (2x32GB) DDR5 4800MHz CL40 I can't boot BIOS, no hdmi signal at all. Display is checked with another computer. Then I made a minimal build with only mobo, processor and one piece of RAM Same result. Power is ok, all the...
  39. thewisecarver

    [SOLVED] new build compatibility issue

    There have been many changes since my last build 10yrs ago. I swapped out a PSU and it hasn't booted, RIP. I need a new PC anyway and am excited about a new build. These are the parts I have so far. After some review, it looks like I can't seem to find everything on compatibility lists. Are...
  40. Lazemni

    Question CPU-Z showing very low frequency of 4800-DDR5 laptop ram?

    Hello, I just bought ROG Zephyrus G15 (2022 version) with 16GB DDR5 RAM (8 soldered + 8 stick), and I just installed CPU-Z to check the RAM and this is what I got: What the hell are those readings! (575 MHZ DRAM Frequency?) (Uncore Frequency 287.8MHZ) I also got this result in SPD tab...