RAM module runs at lower frequency.

[Stanimir]

Hi guys, I need help.

In December of 2017 i build my first PC:

MB: AsRock Z370 Pro4

CPU: 8600k stock clock (can OC to 5Ghz but don't need so much juice ?)

GPU: Sapphire RX580 Nitro+

RAM: ADATA XPG Z1 2x4GB OC @ 3000Mhz (from 2666Mhz)

Cooler: CM Hyper 212X

 

I knew the RAM can be more, but coming from Pentium E5700 with 4GB RAM and Radeon HD5760, this PC was a BEAST already!

 

I've always wanted to upgrade to 16GB of RAM when I get some cash so a few months later I was looking at modules and prices and was thinking of getting another 2x4GB for a 4x4GB but saw on forums that's not as good as 2x8GB, not to mention that the Z1 RAM modules were no longer available in my country ?. Eventually when I finally found some money I started looking at (RGB) TridenZ, Vengance, HyperX and then I saw the new XPG Spectrix D41 2x8GB 3200Mhz. I bought it as its something not many people use in their builds so its quiet unique and ofc it looks awesome.

 

Later when I got to install it at first it was running at 2666Mhz 1.20V but ofc I wanted to make it run at its advertised clock speeds. I've tryed manually clocking it to 1.35V and then using the XPM to get it to 3200Mhz but no luck, my PC can't even boot. Eventually it settled at 3000Mhz and 1.20V (never ran a benchmark but games are smooth).

 

How can I (Can I?) make it run at 3200Mhz? The MOBO is said to support 4000+Mhz so I doubt it can't provide enough power for the RAM (see the screenshot). Does my CPU need to be OC as the clock speeds are getting too close RAM/CPU (3200/3600)?

 

[Fasauceome]

If the ram isn't supported by the motherboard, it won't run at full speed. While this isn't common, it happens from time to time .

[Stanimir]

I was scared it worn run at all when I ordered but if the only problem is that its running 200Mhz lower - OK. Its still RGB prettier than the previous one + double the capacity