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  1. M

    Question What RAM kit for a Ryzen 5 3600x System? 3200MHz or 3600MHz?

    I have recently come across a Ryzen 3600x and have decided to make this the basis for my new gaming-centric PC. As I finalize the component choices for this build, the question of DDR4 RAM speed comes to mind. The most likely specifications and requirements for this build include: The system...
  2. B

    Question Why are my new motherboard settings not changing anything? Why does my CPU clock and RAM frequency so wildly off?

    I apologize if the issue is glaringly obvious, but I'm new to advanced bios settings, especially since my last motherboard was a pre-built. I got a new motherboard, more specifically the GA-X58A-UD3R, so I could overclock my CPU and reach the advertised XMP RAM speed of some new RAM I had...
  3. Chris David

    [SOLVED] CL19 4133MHz vs CL16 3000MHz

    Hello ! The title states my question in entirety. But i'll weigh out a little more info. Back when I had the 7600K and the Z270X, I got the Corsair Vengeance LPX 16x1 3000MHz CL16 RAM. The board supported upto 3000MHz so it was a good deal, considering CL16 isn't bad and 3000 is good. Now I...
  4. jstnvlnca

    [SOLVED] RAM runs at 2400mhz instead of 2666mhz

    I have an ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV Gaming Laptop that has 16gb ram 2666mhz soldered onto the motherboard. So I bought another HyperX 16gb 2666mhz for upgrade so that it would run in dual channel mode to take advantage of my RTX GPU because there was only 1 slot available for the RAM. After...
  5. H

    [SOLVED] Can Ryzen 1700x support 3600Mhz RAM?

    Hello, so I want to upgrade my RAM but I heard somewhere that Ryzen 1700x can support up to 3200Mhz RAM and not more than that. I tried searching a lot but I couldn't figure out if its true or not. Can any expert here guide me please?
  6. Joel89

    [SOLVED] Some Info on speed. Add to it please!

    So I was having issues with some ram I bought and I thought "awe man I bought the wrong stuff". It crashed my a few times before I finally reinstalled the poop that I had in it. A buddy of mine told me about XMP in bios and I should enable it and set my frequency to 1866mhz. So I did. Check in...
  7. Confectrix

    [SOLVED] GPU and CPU usage drop along with Memory and Core clocks, causing FPS drops.

    I'm not sure what this problem is about, so I posted it on here [moved to "Systems" by moderator] What to do? I tried: -updating drivers -clean installing Windows -turning off power saving My GPU and CPU don't overheat. CPU is at 65C and GPU is at 75-80C. I suspect it might be about PSU, HDD or...
  8. S

    [SOLVED] My Ram won't go to advertised speeds without crashing my pc.

    AMD Ryzen 2700x Nvidia RTX 2060 6gbs G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3200 ASUS ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING AM4 AMD B450 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard So I have tried multiple different methods like using the default setting, and increasing Ram speed, but it...
  9. M

    [SOLVED] Motherboard Memory speed compatibility

    Can my Asus tuf b450 plus gaming utilize 3600mhz ram speed? Mobo: https://www.amazon.com/TUF-B450-Plus-Gaming-Motherboard-Ryzen/dp/B07FMVJT1H/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3KV01Y75Z4A50&keywords=asus+tuf+b450+plus+gaming&qid=1582770401&sprefix=asus+tuf+b450+plus+gamin%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-2
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    Question Ram speed axmp problem b450 tomahawk

    Hey guys I just got my new system going everything is fine except the a xmp profile won't enble or any ram speed higher then 2133mhz , the specs are MSI b450 tomahawk max , Ryzen 2600x & Patriot viper steel 16gb 4000mhz , if I enable xmp the system just reboots twice with no change same if try...
  11. A

    [SOLVED] Is my memory speed correct?

    Hi all, I recently purchased an Aorus Elite x570 MoBo with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600x processor, a Radeon RX 5700XT GFX card, and a 2 x 16 GB corsair vengeance LPX 3200 Mhz DDR4 ram kit. After a few hickups, I got the overall system to work quite well; however, I am struggling to understand if my...
  12. U

    Question Can low RAM speed cause minor stuttering in games?

    I have an i7-4790k@4.4GHz a GTX 1080 and 16gb of 1600MHz Cl9 RAM 4x4Gb. All i want to know is what could cause minor stutters in games it doesnt always occur mainly when i get to a new area or go out from city to wilderness and stuff like that. I was thinking that maybe a the ram speed could...
  13. SaltyGamer

    [SOLVED] Multiple questions about new build (RAM speed for Ryzen 5 3600 and GPU clock)

    Hey there, I am thinking of upgrading my old system: Intel i5-4590 Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX970 8 Gigs of HyperX Fury RAM MSI H97 PC Mate NZXT S340 Corsair CS550M I only want to upgrade the CPU and GPU (so that means RAM and Mobo too): Ryzen 5 3600 XFX Radeon RX 5700 DD Ultra MSI B450M PRO-M2...
  14. D

    [SOLVED] can 3200mhz ram run on a320?

    I have a a320 board, supporting only 2666hz. Can i run a 3200hz stick at its full speed? a320m pro 4, ryzen 5 1600x.
  15. H

    [SOLVED] Can't run ram speed to advertised speed

    I have an asrock ab350 fatality k4 gaming mobo with the corsair vengeance LPX 8gb ddr4-3000mhz 2x4gb. I wanted to run to the advertised speed so i went in bios and tryed the xmp 2.0 profile 1 then saved. The pc was boot looping and after 3-6 times it started up and when i go to cpu-z it is still...
  16. R

    Question Ryzen 7 2700x RAM Compatibility Issue

    So I recently built a new PC to do some graphic design and to some light editing of home movies. Here's my specs: Ryzen 7 2700x 32 Gb Ballistix 3200Mhz CL16 RAM Gigabyte Aorus B450 Elite Motherboard Radeon Sapphire Nitro+ RX 590 Video Card Here's my issue: When I first installed the RAM, it...
  17. Hulmay

    Question Changed RAM speed on BIOS but hasn't been updated on task manager or CPU-Z

    So I've tried an XMP profile on my ram to set it to the speed that it should be (3200) because it was showing at 1600 before hand, but doesn't seem to have updated? Task manager and CPU-Z shows 1600 still but on CMD when you do the "wmic memorychip get speed" command it shows at the desired...
  18. N

    Question RAM Speed/Timing/"Work" Calculator? Comparison?

    Greetings, I've tried searching but didn't find much of a result, except people with sort of similar questions (no solid answers though). I'm wondering if there is a calculator out there that can show how much "work" your RAM can do @ what speed and timings. I'm looking for a comparison in...
  19. Staars

    [SOLVED] About RAM Speed and Upgrades

    Hey guys, so currently I have on my PC 16GB (2x 8) of 3200MHz, CL18 HyperX RAM, and I want to upgrade it, but since I want to Jump to 32 gigs, and the only pack available is HyperX 32GB (2x16) 2666Mhz CL16, I want to know if I'll have any losses because of the lower speed and latency?
  20. 0noobishguy101

    [SOLVED] Max ram speed supported by 7700hq/whatever motherboard my helios 300 unit uses

    Just need a ram upgrade and was wondering what the max speed supported by my system is.. was thinking of going for 3200 cl 16 but I doubt a laptop this cheap would support something that fast (latency I'm sure isn't an issue, but speed however might be)
  21. Z

    Question Cpu stuck at 3.78ghz

    I have a Ryzen 5 3600 at 4.2ghz. When i change in my bios from normal to asus optimal (wich focuses on performance) my cpu is stuck at 3.78ghz. Idk why cuz this should not get me better performance. My Pc is not in powser saver mode (unltimate performance) wich would be an answer. And an other...
  22. R

    Question Will DDR4 3000 work on DDR4 2933

    Can I use DDR4 3000 RAM on a motherboard that doesn't list 3000 as an option, but does list 2933? I assume it's no problem but thought I should check. Thanks.
  23. erik62905

    Question Laptop Memory Speed Faster than its Specification. Will These Modules Work at the Speed it Says?

    I recently had to exchange my new MSI GF63 (may it forever be missed) for a Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14 due to extremely poor battery life (and no real need for a dGPU). Anyways, I knew upon getting the Flex 14 that it would have shared memory with the Vega 8 iGPU. I looked in task manager to see how...
  24. K

    Question How high should i overclock my ram?

    Hello people, so ive recently build my new gaming pc and i have 32GB of corsair's vengeance rgb pro dimm 3200 Mhz. I overclocked it to the advertised Mhz but i wonder how high i should go. I dont know alot about overclocking the ram and what the most realistic speeds are i can go up to. If...
  25. J4CoB1

    Question RAM Speed

    I recently bought 2 RAM sticks with 4GB each and a speed of 3000MHz and I added them to my slots with the same RAM but a different speed, 3200MHz. The RAM is the Corsair Vengeance LPX model. Right now my RAM speed is set to 2666MHz but previously it was at 2133MHz. I used the XMP thing in the...
  26. R

    Question System doesnt boot with XMP Profile enabled

    Just bought some new ram (3200mhz) and it doesnt boot with xmp enabled, so i basically have to run it at 2133. is it my cpu? (i5 7600k). I know my motherboard supports this speed.
  27. S

    Question ASRock x370 Taichi - RAM speed issue

    I have read about lots of issues with RAM in the BIOS updates for some ASRock mobos. The problem is that I can’t find a current solution to RAM speed not working in XMP mode for the x370 Taichi. I built my brother’s PC over the weekend, but I didn’t have time to mess with the BIOS. He sent me a...
  28. S

    Question 4 ram dimm on AM4 socket

    I have the ryzen 2700x and aorus x470 gaming 7 I want to buy 32 GB ram with CAS 14 at 3200 MHz, the motherboard's QVL only have the G.skill flareX 32GB (4x8)[ F4-3200C14Q-32GFX] but I read the the 4 ram dimm on AM4 can't run at 3200 MHz Will I have any problem if I buy a kit with 2x16 GB?
  29. Gosraj

    Question Ryzen 7 2700x RAM Speed

    I'm building a new PC, and the CPU I'm choosing is, well, I think it's kinda obvious. What I do want to know though is what is the best/maximum speed for my RAM with this CPU? I'm going with DDR4 16GB, but I don't know how many mhz. Based on the NewEgg page for the CPU, it says it supports DDR4...
  30. N

    [SOLVED] Performance with 3 sticks of ram

    So I've heard you can use 3 sticks of ram on your motherboard, but I've also heard it could decrease performance because you have to use one stick in single channel mode. My question is, if ram usage stays under 8gb (assuming there are 2x4gb sticks running in dual channel and one 4gb stick...
  31. T

    [SOLVED] PC sometimes shuts off immediately aftern turning on

    Hey guys, so I have a little problem with my PC. Sometimes, after I turned my PC on, it goes off a few seconds after but then restarts normally. This just happens sometimes, not every time. The first time I had such an issue was after I overclocked my RAM speed in Ryzen Master. First, I made it...
  32. paul5000

    Question RAM speed issue

    Hi, I recently upgraded my mobo, RAM and processor. My RAM is 2400, but my Bios says 2133. It's set to auto-detect. If I try to manually select 2400, my system won't boot. Happy to post whatever info is needed to figure this out. Thanks for any help!
  33. T

    Question 3200 Speed RAM running at 1064.1

    I have G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3200 RAM and CPU-Z shows it running at 1064.1. I understand that it is DDR (double data rate) but I thought it would run at 1600 (half). Is my RAM running correctly?
  34. A

    [SOLVED] looking for suggestions on ram and storage

    what i have currently i7 9700k asus rog maximus xi hero asus rog rtx 2080 8gb corsair hx850i platinum power supply windows 10 pro corsair 500D case corsair h150i pro AIO cooler +3 LL120s in push +3 ML120s in pull +3 LL120s exhaust I WANT TO GET THE MOST OUT OF MY SYSTEM , i left myself room...
  35. E

    GPU usage 100% on most games causing streaming issues

    Hello everyone! I have some issues while trying to stream certain games on my PC. Currently I have a single PC setup and have been considering a dual PC setup but that's a conversation for later. Current PC build: CPU: i7-8700k GPU: 1080ti STRIX edition RAM: 16GB Kingston Hyper X PSU: 650 Watt...
  36. D

    compatible motherboard with gpu

    Hello to everyone , I'm not an expert in the matter. I would like to know if my motherboard is compatible with a gpu i would like to buy, My PC : Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz 16 GB RAM DDR4 NVIDIA GeForce GTX950 HDD 2TB Motherboard : ASUSTeK M32CD_A_F_K20CD_K31CD I would like to buy a GTX 1060 6GB...
  37. E

    Best case fans

    Recently i've been asking around for gpu water coolers and such because my components are getting to hot. I only just discovered i have 2 extra fans slots that fit 120mm and 140mm that i could use for cold air intake. Which case fans should i get to maximize my intake. I would maybe get three to...
  38. W

    gtx 1070 bottlenecked by PCIe x4 3.0 storage?

    im curious if my having an alienware r4 17 with a 1070 GPU and a samsung p951 m.2 thats m.2 x4 3.0 storage. is using this bottlenecking my gpu so it cant perform at full level? im looking into getting a massive sata ssd to alleviate this.
  39. NickInternational

    Looking for a case to fit Dark Rock Pro3

    I need to find an case atx with room for the be silent Dark Rock Pro 3 and decent cable management space for under $50, any suggestions? A case with a window would be a plus
  40. T

    K501ux adding ram

    Where is the extra ram slot to add 4gb of ram? I opened the laptop up but I don't see one. I took out the ram that was already in it to see if there was a slot under it but there doesn't seem to be. I will post a picture. Asus k501ux