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ram & cpu

Forum discussion tagged with ram & cpu.
  1. Drakecord

    Question need help choosing right motherboard for memory and cpu

    hello i have 128 GB of 2RX4 (PC4) ram and a amd 5 5600 and amd 5 3600 will anyone help me find a motherboard that supports both?
  2. kenj1ng

    Question PC shuts down completely during Prime95 ram test

    I just upgraded my cpu from r3 3200g to r5 5600 on a A320m motherboard. I have 2x 8gb ddr4 3200mhz memory (Kingston fury) On default bios setting (3200) Dual channel the pc starts but no input Single stick i'm able to get into windows and ram test runs fine(ran it for 3 mins then stop it, idk...
  3. B

    Question Can my RAM frequency be higher than my CPU frequency when XMP is enabled, and, is this MOBO specific?

    I know this has been asked in various ways before, but I am having an ongoing issue of about 6 months in length that I'd like to diagnose and solve. Aorus B760 Elite AX I7-12700kf Unlocked @4.7ghz TeamGroup TCreate DDR5 Expert 6000mhz Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 12GB OC ToughPower GX3 850w...
  4. CrazyBoris19

    Question MSI B360M - PRO - VD second ram slot not working. CPU and DRAM lights flashing.

    I've been trying to figure out why my second ram slot stopped working all of the sudden. So far I've done, -swapping ram left and right -updating bios to latest version -changed graphics card (bought a brand new one) -swapped the same CPU with the SAME NEW ONE (brand new) -swapped the...
  5. ceka6697

    Question RAM slot isn't working after cleaning dust from inside PC ?

    Hi everyone. Seven months ago, I cleaned out my PC with compressed air, and since then, the fourth RAM slot hasn’t been working. As soon as I install a RAM module, the system freezes solid after starting up, sometimes even at the BIOS splash screen. Only once have I been able to use the PC under...
  6. nathanvelez

    Question Motherboard doesn't POST when same brand/model RAM is installed, but works with mixed brands.

    ISSUE: PC used same ram since 2020, now it doesn't want to boot with the same set. SPECIFICATIONS: CPU: Ryzen 5 3400G MB: MSI A320M-A PRO (Updated to Latest Ver. AMI BIOS 7C51v18 - 2023-05-09) RAM: Kingston HyperX 8x2 (2 sticks of Kingston HyperX DDR4-2666 8GB HX426C16FB3/8 - Verified...
  7. F

    Question What RAM will go best with my CPU?

    I believe I have a bottleneck between my RAM and CPU. Because what I have should be sufficient for the games I'm playing. Everything that matters is updated and installed. Yet I occasionally have crashes due to memory. Sometimes just the game crashes and rarely my whole system. It doesn't...
  8. MichaelAgain

    Question Is it fine if my cpu doesn't support the speed of the RAM?

    I currently have the i7-12700kf and recently found out that it only supports up to 4800 MHz, I was planning to get the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2x16) and that it has a speed of 6000 MHz. Will this cause problems?
  9. lucamateodavid

    Question My PC keeps getting random BSOD after upgrading the RAM ?

    I used to run 16gb of ram (2x8gb) Kingston FURY Beast Black 8GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40. I then tried to switch to 24gb buying one more identical ram stick and my motherboard ez debug cpu LED was just red. After a few tries I managed to boot windows and it shows the memory is there and works but after...
  10. U

    Question Trying to hook up 8+ Logitec Cameras to One computer.

    Hello everyone, I have looked on many threads and only found one talking about this issue in 2013 HERE, and there is not many threads on this out there beyond that. I posted to that thread also, but reaching out to new threads to try and restart this conversation. I want to record and broadcast...
  11. PredragKov

    Question decision about Ram or an SSD upgrade

    Greetings everyone, Resenlty I got a new PC, it is really good and i think i should upgrade the ram on it due to programs and multitasking I'm doing on it question is i got inside 8 GB that is 2666Mhz on Ryzen 5 pro 4650g and i do have dedicated GPU from my old PC. Should I invest in faster...
  12. Brian_246

    Question I'm having trouble finding the correct RAM for my mobo ?

    Hey Tom Hardware crew needing some more assistance here. I had just recently finished my new build however I am having stability issues with my ram at higher frequencies. My current ram is the CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 32GB 6400MHz CL36 Intel XMP in White (CMH32GX5M2B6400C36W). My board is the...
  13. inicio015

    Question Last time in bios increases over time ?

    I recently ran into an issue related to my latest BIOS time increasing in task manager. For a few days before this, it was always hovering between 7.9 and 8 seconds. However, it recently increased to 12.8. I'm trying to figure out why the BIOS boot time increased when apparently nothing changed...
  14. kvptx

    Question CPU Won't post with one exact ram stick (solved)

    Hi everyone! So, I've uprgaded from Ryzen 5 1600 to Ryzen 5 5600. Anyway, I'm running my old ASrock AB350M Pro4 motherboard, and of course i've updated BIOS to 7.20 The probles is, when I've turned my PC on after changing ONLY the CPU, It didn't post at all. I've reinstalled my old R5 1600 to...
  15. C

    Build Advice First RAM slot not working ECS H55H-M V1.1

    Okay so, (sorry for my bad english, it's not my first language) I have this very old secondary system with a really old motherboard and I wanted to upgrade it from 4gb RAM ddr3 (1x4 @ 1333MHz) to 8gb RAM (2x4). So I got matching RAM, same speed and all that stuff but I noticed that whenever I...
  16. D

    Question Usable RAM ?

    Hello people! I apologize for my bad English. I hope I didn't miss a topic or something like that on the forum since it's my first time here. I need help with something that I have been struggling with for a long time. It's ram memory usable half. I have tried all possible options like...
  17. Dillonr93

    Question Major stability issues with high end build ?

    Hello all. I have a high end pc that I've had for just about a year now. Ever since it was first built, it has had issues with booting, issues with freeze framing/stuttering and issues with games crashing. I'll list my specs here and then afterwards go into a more detailed breakdown of the...
  18. O

    Question Having trouble getting pc to post is the culprit my RAM?

    Hello everybody, I recently built a gaming pc for the second time and I am having trouble getting it to post. I believe I made no major mistakes while building it but couldn't get a signal on my monitor. My Components: CPU: Ryzen 5800X3D MOBO:MSI B55-A PRO RAM: Corsair LPX 32GB(16x2) 3600MHz...
  19. kxrel

    Question RAM/CPU Problem / Cant get into BIOS feel like I tried everything ASUS B760i Gaming Wifi

    Hey, yesterday I finally finished building my PC. When I started it for the first time everything was working well and I left it on to download some games over night. When I woke up I took it apart again just to clean up some cables etc. the only thing I disconnected was the Pcie Riser Cable...
  20. R

    Question Laptop wont boot up after ram upgrade..

    Had 2x4 2400 mhz rams and my mobo supports max 2400 mhz, wanted to upgrade rams to 16gigs, purchased crucial 3200 mhz CL22 dual channel kit thinking it would downclock and work at 2400 mhz like so many people said to me, but after installing new rams my laptop wont boot up, i can see rams in...
  21. phenomic

    Question RAM Upgrade for i7-8750H & Mobile Intel® HM370 Chipset

    I want to buy 2x16 GB RAM for my Abra A5 v13.4 laptop. Available RAM is 8GB CL19 2666MHZ. What is the best 2x16 RAM I can get compatible with this laptop? Laptop specifications: Intel Coffee Lake Core i7-8750H 4GB GDDR5 Nvidia GTX1050Ti 128 Bit Mobile Intel® HM370 Chipset 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4L...
  22. Jazyagami

    Question Best RAM for gaming? (32gb)

    Hi I’ve been searching and searching but can’t decide which RAM is good for FPS gaming more so for Rainbow Six Siege. I’ll be getting a MSI PRO B660-A DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard as someone on here suggested for me to get, and i7 -12700kf cpu, here’s my build...
  23. Abakumka

    Question RAM in GAME

    Hello my dear reader! I got a problem here! I need your help! Games do not use all the RAM they need. What to do? windows, bios, resource monitoring shows that all 16 GB op is available. PC configuration: rx 570 4gb ryzen 5 3500x kingston fury black 2x8 3200 mhz windows 10 x64 home b450 aorus...
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    Question System not utilizing all my ram

    Alrighty so i'm having a bit of a head scratcher here. I highlighted all of my current parts. My issue: Having instability issue with RAM. And only able to use 8gb of my 16gb. And its underclocked to about 1200mhz. This is causing major framerate drops in games and crashing of firefox and...
  25. SaintLazarus

    [SOLVED] will 3200MHZ run on my pc ?

    hello and good day to you folks ! as the title implies i'm thinking of upgrading my ram into patriot viper 2x8(16gb) 3200MHZ and i was wondering if my system's current state supports it. CPU : intel i5-6400 Mobo : Asus prime z270p