Memory issues?

[JayJayJedi]

Hello, I've recently installed 4x 32gb modules (KINGSTON Fury 3200MHz (KF432C16BBAK2/64)) to my current setup (Ryzen 7 2700x & Aorus X570 Elite) and I've noticed there are quite a few random blue screen errors. Could this be due to the fact that memory speed in the BIOS was set to 3200mhz, 'cause apparently 2700x only supports speeds up to 2933mhz? If I set it to 2933mhz, should I expect "smooth sailing" so to speak?

And to add something a bit unrelated to the upper subject.....is it true that RGB FUSION is affecting the external harddrives?

 

Thank you all in advance.

[peraPlejer]

You should match the RAM speeds to those supported by the CPU and use it like that. Performance wise, you may or may not lose up to 2FPS in games. I have DDR3 1600Mhz RAM and it may be better to go for faster ones, but speed isn't a main factor. Keep in mind, I am not a professional tech guy.

[Vishera]

The memory controller of the 2700X is not good so it can struggle in those speeds,

I got lucky and my 2600 can go up to 3466 no problem,but that's a silicon lottery thingy,it's a matter of luck.

So just use your kit in 2933MHz.

[Vishera]

Just now, peraPlejer said:

You should match the RAM speeds to those supported by the CPU and use it like that. Performance wise, you may or may not lose up to 2FPS in games. I have DDR3 1600Mhz RAM and it may be better to go for faster ones, but speed isn't a main factor. Keep in mind, I am not a professional tech guy.

In general games like higher frequency RAM,but CAS latency can also help with performance in games.

But for productivity both of them matter.

[JayJayJedi]

Well, I know that's way too much ram for a regular user...but the reason I bought it is I got a pretty good disconut deal, considering I only paid about 290€ for it. I'm planning a switch to Ryzen 9 5950X in about 6-9 months anyway, I hope I'll be able to run them at a proper speed.

 

[Vishera]

14 minutes ago, JayJayJedi said:

Well, I know that's way too much ram for a regular user...but the reason I bought it is I got a pretty good disconut deal, considering I only paid about 290€ for it. I'm planning a switch to Ryzen 9 5950X in about 6-9 months anyway, I hope I'll be able to run them at a proper speed.

 

The memory controller on the 5950X is way better so it should be able to run at those speeds.

[SupaKomputa]

1st and 2nd gen are max at 2999mhz especially with all slots populated, you cannot get full speed.

for memory speed, you dont need to have 5950x, the memory controller is pretty much the same with 5600x.

[JayJayJedi]

Thank you all for your answers, much appreciated !

 

[Chris Pratt]

57 minutes ago, JayJayJedi said:

Well, I know that's way too much ram for a regular user...but the reason I bought it is I got a pretty good disconut deal, considering I only paid about 290€ for it. I'm planning a switch to Ryzen 9 5950X in about 6-9 months anyway, I hope I'll be able to run them at a proper speed.

 

You will. The IMC on Zen+ is weak, and often has issues with RAM. Filling all four slots is putting a lot of stress on it too, so you might want to try using only two sticks. You might need to up the DRAM and SoC voltages to get stable, and you may also need to downclock the RAM.

 

However, if your plan is to upgrade to a 5950X, 3200MHz is actually too slow for that. You need 3600-4000MHz, depending on how high you can get the FCLK to run. Otherwise, you're leaving performance on the table, which is unacceptable for a $750 chip.

 

If you want to keep the current RAM and save money, get a 5800X. It's a single CCD design, so it's not as important to be paired with faster than 3200MHz RAM. There's very few usage scenarios that actually need a 5950X, and gaming in particular is not one of them.