Question Weird Issue with overclocking RAM

[WaffleGod54]

I have a Ryzen 7 1700 overclocked at 3.7 GHz with 1.35v and it runs perfectly fine but anytime i touch RAM in any way the system immediately fails to post past the CPU. I Have 32 GB of Corsair 3000 Mhz RAM in dual channel mode on a B350 PC-MATE Motherboard. I have tried to underclock and overclock on base CPU clocks as well and it still fails to post. I have tried adjusting voltages, i flashed the bios, I have also tested this on a different CPU, RAM, and Motherboard and it still wouldn't work, I tried taking out 2 of the sticks and nothing will work. I also have a 750w PSU so its not a power issue. Im not trying to adjust timing, just MHz Speed. What am i doing wrong?

 

[Seregil Landry]

It would be nice to have the model numbers for your RAM, along with anything else you can provide about your system. I'd be interested to know what kind of PSU you are using.
I like using an 80+ Bronze certified PSU at minimum.

I would start with setting your CPU back to stock settings and using a tool to check your memory. Windows has a memory diagnostic tool, or I would recommend MemTest86. Run this to make sure that your memory isn't faulty. If it is, I hope that you can RMA or get a replacement. I don't know how old your current system is, but often your components are under some kind of warranty. Here's the link:

MemTest86 - Official Site of the x86 Memory Testing Tool

MemTest86 is the original self booting memory testing software for x86 and ARM computers. Supporting both BIOS and UEFI, with options to boot from USB.

www.memtest86.com

You can check the memory compatibility on the MSI website. I don't have this board but I haven't experienced any issues with most main stream RAM. However, others have had issues that can be found on many forums. Here's the link for that:
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/B350-PC-MATE.html#support-mem-12

I know you said you flashed the BIOS, but do you have the most current version available for that board? I think it's version 7A34vAJ. Here's the link for that:
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/B350-PC-MATE#down-bios

Have you tried using the XMP profiles in the BIOS for your RAM? I had good results with those. I would be interested to know if those work for you at all.

RAM can be the most challenging thing to overclock at this point in time. That's just my opinion, but CPU and GPU overclocking has become very easy in most cases. Ryzen benefits from faster RAM, and I have seen great results with overclocking RAM. However, getting timings or voltages just a little bit off can cause boot issues. I know that some of the MSI boards have a memory feature that allows several boot retries with your memory settings and then goes back to a bootable setting. I believe you have to enable the expert OC setting and it's under Memory Try It.

I always test my new components to make sure everything is working correctly. I'm new to this forum(today). I read a lot of stuff here, but I've never joined. I'm giving you a process that I use, and anyone with more info can chime in. Let us know how it goes, and provide any more information that you can.

 

[WaffleGod54]

The model number of the ram im not sure and cant be bothered to find out, i have a Corsair RM750x 80+ Gold Fully Modular PSU with 5 rails.

I tried setting my clock speeds back to stock and did manage to get it to 2400 MHz (at 1.3v) and after testing memory pulled cpu clock speeds back up and it works fine but anything else just crashes.The system is like 6 months old and i have been upgrading here and there so really its like 3 months old. I do indeed have that version on my bios. I have never had luck with XMP and it didnt work this time either =p. Il have to look at that setting you are talking about, it sounds pretty fammiliar.

Im a bit busy right now but il be sure to keep you posted

 

[Seregil Landry]

The model number of the ram im not sure and cant be bothered to find out, i have a Corsair RM750x 80+ Gold Fully Modular PSU with 5 rails.

I tried setting my clock speeds back to stock and did manage to get it to 2400 MHz (at 1.3v) and after testing memory pulled cpu clock speeds back up and it works fine but anything else just crashes.The system is like 6 months old and i have been upgrading here and there so really its like 3 months old. I do indeed have that version on my bios. I have never had luck with XMP and it didnt work this time either =p. Il have to look at that setting you are talking about, it sounds pretty fammiliar.

Im a bit busy right now but il be sure to keep you posted

Just to verify, you used Memtest86 and it passed? It would still be nice to have the RAM model number. It helps any of us that might have used it or read about it to verify that it doesn't have a common problem. It also helps us verify what the stock voltage is for that RAM so you can manually set the stock voltage in the BIOS. Have you tried taking out two sticks again with the BIOS reset, making sure that the remaining two are in the correct DIMMs, then trying to use an XMP profile or manual overclock? I know this all seems repetitive, but this is always about trial and error. Hopefully someone else has had this issue, and can quickly identify it.