Question Advice on the use of XMP ?

[bartoonz]

Hi guys,

I recently switched to using XMP to help deal with stuttering. Stuttering was solved but every now and then my computer freezes. I switched my dram to run 2666mhz for the memory: Cosair Pro RGB Vengeance CMW16GX4M2A2666C16
Should I change the voltage that the XMP is running at?


BIOS version date is American Megatrends, inc. 0802, 4/01/2019
Corsair H100i pro rgb - watercooling system
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9900K CPU @ 3.60GHz
RAM: 32.0 GB DDr4 SD
GPU: RTX 2080
rog strix z390-e gaming motherboard
RM 750x Corsair - power supply

drivers are upto date.

All components are atleast 4 -5 years old, prebuilt in 2018.

 

[Lutfij]

BIOS version date is American Megatrends, inc. 0802, 4/01/2019
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rog strix z390-e gaming motherboard
If you've got the motherboard's make and model correct;

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Best Intel Z390 LGA 1151 ATX gaming motherboard with advanced cooling, Aura Sync, SupremeFX, Dual M.2, Intel LAN, Intel Wi-Fi, M.2 heatsink and USB 3.1 Gen 2

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then that BIOS version is listed as BETA. You should update the BIOS, following notes and update the MEI as well, hopefully that should resolve your stuttering issues.

RAM: 32.0 GB DDr4 SD
Got a link to the ram used?

 

[bartoonz]

Here is a capture of the task manager:
https://prnt.sc/pVjneIT06bfC

and here is cpu-7 showing the motherboard:
https://prnt.sc/dvB9pzydlw1w

 

[hotaru.hino]

It might be helpful to run memory diagnostics as shown in: https://www.howtogeek.com/260813/how-to-test-your-computers-ram-for-problems/ . Also check Windows Event Viewer -> Windows Logs -> System for any errors.

In any case, how does the computer freeze? Does it just lock up (if you have audio playing, does it basically turn into a loud mess?) and remain that way until you reset?

 

[newenergy]

It might be helpful to run memory diagnostics as shown in: https://www.howtogeek.com/260813/how-to-test-your-computers-ram-for-problems/ . Also check Windows Event Viewer -> Windows Logs -> System for any errors.

In any case, how does the computer freeze? Does it just lock up (if you have audio playing, does it basically turn into a loud mess?) and remain that way until you reset?

Running memory diagnostics and checking the Windows Event Viewer for errors is a good first step to diagnose the freezing issue. If there are any errors reported, it can give more clues as to what might be causing the problem.
Regarding the freezing issue, it's important to note how the freeze occurs as it can help narrow down the possible causes. Does the computer completely lock up and become unresponsive, requiring a hard reset to get it back up and running? Does the screen freeze and become unresponsive, but the computer is still running in the background? Does the computer restart on its own, or do you have to restart it manually?
Additionally, if you have any specific patterns or triggers for the freeze, such as certain programs or actions that consistently cause the freeze, it would be helpful to note those as well.