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Update to latest mobo bios if not already on it. Ram compatibility has been good for a while, but older bios could have more problems.

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I have a RAM kit that is specified at 3000MHz from Corsair.

When I run the PC at 2800MHz the PC has no issues whatsoever with turning on, but when I set the RAM to 3000 (or greater) in the BIOS a weird issue happens; the PC wont turn on the first time and on the motherboard the symbol for CPU issue lights up, but if I reboot the PC, straightaway, the PC will turn on with no problems and run the RAM at 3000MHz (or higher e.g. 3200).

I am wondering if there is a solution to stop this from happening and allow my PC to turn on normally at the speed of 3000MHz.

Parts List:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600
GPU: Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB
SSD: WDC WDS500G2B0B 500GB
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB
MBD: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX
PSU: CoolerMaster Masterwatt 650

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Did you OC your RAM with XMP? Or manually?

CPU:i7 9700k 5047.5Mhz All Cores Mobo: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC, RAM:Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 OC 3467Mhz GPU:MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8GB OC Storage:Samsung SSD 970 EVO NVMe M.2 250GB, 2x SSD ADATA PRO SP900 256GB, HDD WD CB 2TB, HDD GREEN 2TB PSU: Seasonic focus plus 750w Gold Display(s): 1st: LG 27UK650-W, 4K, IPS, HDR10, 10bit(8bit + A-FRC). 2nd: Samsung 24" LED Monitor (SE390), Cooling:Fazn CPU Cooler Aero 120T Push/pull Corsair ML PRO Fans Keyboard: Corsair K95 Platinum RGB mx Rapidfire Mouse:Razer Naga Chroma  Headset: Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Sound: Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker Case: Modded Case Inverted, 5 intake 120mm, one exhaust 120mm.

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Update to latest mobo bios if not already on it. Ram compatibility has been good for a while, but older bios could have more problems.

Gaming system: R7 7800X3D, Asus ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming Wifi, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB, Corsair Vengeance 2x 32GB 6000C30, MSI Ventus 3x OC RTX 5070 Ti, MSI MPG A850G, Fractal Design North, Samsung 990 Pro 2TB, Alienware AW3225QF (32" 240 Hz OLED)
Productivity system: i9-7980XE, Asus X299 TUF mark 2, Noctua D15, 64GB ram (mixed), RTX 4070 FE, NZXT E850, GameMax Abyss, Samsung 980 Pro 2TB, iiyama ProLite XU2793QSU-B6 (27" 1440p 100 Hz)
Gaming laptop: Lenovo Legion 5, 5800H, RTX 3070, Kingston DDR4 3200C22 2x16GB 2Rx8, Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB + Crucial P1 1TB SSD, 165 Hz IPS 1080p G-Sync Compatible

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Just now, Constantin said:

Did you OC your RAM with XMP? Or manually?

I believe with XMP, this was my first PC build. Having done some research, some people suggest looking at the DRAM Calculator and manually clock it? Would you suggest doing this?

Note: Is it really OC if I am running the RAM at the speed on the box?

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Just now, porina said:

Update to latest mobo bios if not already on it. Ram compatibility has been good for a while, but older bios could have more problems.

I appear to be out of data by four patches according to MSI. Noticed that one of them had increased memory compatibility. I will do an update later today; always a bit worried with bricking a motherboard.

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4 minutes ago, C0nfused4 said:

Is it really OC if I am running the RAM at the speed on the box?

No it is not, it's the safe speed tested and run by the manufacturer 

 

4 minutes ago, C0nfused4 said:

some people suggest looking at the DRAM Calculator and manually clock it? Would you

Nope, to many variables a real pain in the ass.........

CPU:i7 9700k 5047.5Mhz All Cores Mobo: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC, RAM:Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 OC 3467Mhz GPU:MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8GB OC Storage:Samsung SSD 970 EVO NVMe M.2 250GB, 2x SSD ADATA PRO SP900 256GB, HDD WD CB 2TB, HDD GREEN 2TB PSU: Seasonic focus plus 750w Gold Display(s): 1st: LG 27UK650-W, 4K, IPS, HDR10, 10bit(8bit + A-FRC). 2nd: Samsung 24" LED Monitor (SE390), Cooling:Fazn CPU Cooler Aero 120T Push/pull Corsair ML PRO Fans Keyboard: Corsair K95 Platinum RGB mx Rapidfire Mouse:Razer Naga Chroma  Headset: Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Sound: Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker Case: Modded Case Inverted, 5 intake 120mm, one exhaust 120mm.

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