Question I just built a PC and found a memory incompatibility - seeking advice to avoid another bad decision.

[satanais]

Hello!

TL;DR - This is my first gamer PC and I picked the wrong memory, A LOT of app crashes, computer is impossible to use.

The manufacturer says the memory is incompatible with the motherboard.I found the Memory QVL from ASRock website (https://pg.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z690 Phantom Gaming 4D5/index.asp#Memory) and I don't know which one is a good option.

I've been reading some bad reviews related to ddr5 5200 MHz.

Furthermore, I live in Brazil, so I have limited options in the market

Please help me to pick a decent memory kit Here is what I can get:

Memory Kit	Price in USD	ps
XPG Lancer, RGB, 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz, DDR5, CL40 - AX5U6000C4016G-DCLARBK	200	looks like Memory QVL tested using 1 stick - should I avoid picking 2 sticks?
Kingston Fury Beast, RGB, 32GB (2x16GB), 6000MHz, DDR5, CL40 - KF560C40BBAK2-32	210
Kingston Fury Beast Intel XMP, RGB, 64GB (2x32GB), 5600MHz, DDR5, CL40 - KF556C40BBAK2-64	380
Corsair Vengeance, 32GB (2x16GB), 5600MHz, DDR5, CL36 - CMK32GX5M2B5600C36	150
Kingston Fury Beast para Intel XMP, RGB, 32GB (2x16GB), 5600MHz, DDR5, CL40 - KF556C40BBAK2-32	230
Kingston Fury Beast para Intel XMP, 32GB (2x16GB), 5600MHz, DDR5, CL40 - KF556C40BBK2-32	200

My current Specs:

CPU:	Intel Core i9-13900KF 3 GHz 24-Core Processor
CPU Cooler:	Noctua NH-U9S chromax.black 46.4 CFM
CPU CoolerThermal Compound:	Noctua NT-H2 3.5 g Thermal Paste
Motherboard:	ASRock Z690 Phantom Gaming 4/D5 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
Memory:	G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6800 CL34 Memory
Storage:	Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
Storage:	Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
Video Card:	Gigabyte EAGLE OC GeForce RTX 4080 16 GB Video Card)
Case:	Lian Li O11D XL-X ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply:	EVGA 850 GQ 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply
Monitor1:	Alienware AW3423DWF 34.2" 3440 x 1440 165 Hz Curved Monitor
Monitor2:	BenQ XL2430T 24.0" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Monitor
Keyboard:	Logitech G915 TKL RGB Wireless Gaming Keyboard
Mouse:	Logitech PRO X Superlight 2 Wireless/Wired Optical Mouse
Headphones:	JBL Quantum 800 Headset

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

If you're able to get to BIOS, can you see if you have any BIOS updates pending?! Which two slots are you populating on the motherboard with your ram kit?

For your board, I'd stick to DDR5-5200Mhz or slightly higher since the max listed on the spec sheet for the board is 5800MHz+ which is a theoretical number unless you run with one stick of ram.

 

[satanais]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

If you're able to get to BIOS, can you see if you have any BIOS updates pending?! Which two slots are you populating on the motherboard with your ram kit?

For your board, I'd stick to DDR5-5200Mhz or slightly higher since the max listed on the spec sheet for the board is 5800MHz+ which is a theoretical number unless you run with one stick of ram.

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oh I have updated the BIOS, it fixed a CPU overheat problem.
I tried all combinations, even single channel. But I am using slot a2 b2, recommended for dual channel. The crashes are VERY CONSTANT when using both slots. Single channel in b2 is the most stable i found until now.

Im planning to get XPG Lancer, RGB, 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz, DDR5, CL40 - AX5U6000C4016G-DCLARBK. I dont know if this brand is good but it is the supported memory kit.

My second option is Corsair Vengeance, 32GB (2x16GB), 5600MHz, DDR5, CL36 - CMK32GX5M2B5600C36