Question Faulty DRAM Or Memory Controller?

[Redisdead]

So I tried to OC my Corsair Vengence LPX 3600 MHz CL16 4x8 gb RAM kit but got crazy instabily issues, couldn't boot and if I did BSOD immediately. I went on to remove the OC and even clear the cmos but the instability remained in the form extremely frequent BSODs. Since it was a new computer with no personal information on it I decided to format both SSDs, delete all partitions and reinstall Windows. I did this on the other SSD this time just to see if it was a storage problem.

Now with a fresh Windows install and new BIOS update (figured I might aswell) I booted up and had the same issue. I have now been checking each stick of RAM in each slot to see if any of them were dead, but all I got was extreme inconsistency. One stick refused to work in one slot but a power cycle later and no problems, this happend with all sticks and slots.

To say that I am dumdfounded would be an understatement. If you have any idea what the problem is please share you knowledge.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Hey there,

Please list your full PC specs. Make and model of everything.

When you cleared CMOS what exactly did you do?

 

[Redisdead]

Hey there,

Please list your full PC specs. Make and model of everything.

When you cleared CMOS what exactly did you do?

Mobo: ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming
RAM: Corsair Vengence LPX (4 x 8GB) 3600MHz C18
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
CPU Cooler: EK-AIO 240
GPU: Gigabyte Vision OC RTX 3080
PSU: Corsair SF600

When clearing the CMOS I turned off the system, turned off PSU, held the power button for around 15 sec, removed side panel and shorted the CLRTC pins with a screwdriver.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

When clearing the CMOS I turned off the system, turned off PSU, held the power button for around 15 sec, removed side panel and shorted the CLRTC pins with a screwdriver.

Okay, good job. That's exactly how.

When you tried to OC did you raise the ram voltage? If so, to what degree?

 

[Redisdead]

Okay, good job. That's exactly how.

When you tried to OC did you raise the ram voltage? If so, to what degree?

No I kept it at 1.35v

 

[Unolocogringo]

The default memory speed for a 3600 is 3200mt with 2 sticks installed.
With 4 sticks installed it drops to 2933.
Since every CPU and memory stick is different ,you results will vary.
Also was this one kit of 4 sticks or 2 kits of 2.

 

[Redisdead]

Also was this one kit of 4 sticks or 2 kits of 2.

It was two kits of two

 

[Unolocogringo]

It was two kits of two

Mixing memory modules is always a gamble with DDR4 or DDR5. They might work together or they might not.
Your best option is a kit of 2x16gb for 32gb.
Or you may get them working at 2933 or lower speed.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Yeah, with 2 sets of kits and trying to OC, it's a crapshoot.

Better just getting a 2 x 32gb kit and selling your current ram to offset the cost.