How To RAM is running at 2133MHz instead of 3200MHz. Unable to fix this issue.

[Mantrid-Drone]

I actually meant by the color paired slots on the mother board, starting from the farthest slot from CPU (closer to the edge of the MoBo). I also referred the manual which said to use DDR4_1 and 2 for dual channel. I looked up the slot markings on the MoBo and installed accordingly.

So then no problem in that respect; just thought there was an off-chance there may have been some confusion because Gigabyte sockets themselves are not always marked on the MB itself.

The assumption is the user understands the convention that the four physical sockets from right to left are not numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 but 1, 3, 2, 4, as shown in the manual.

 

[ZenoSama]

So what have you decided? Are you going to get G.Skill and B550?

For memory timings, check the CPU-Z memory tab and you will know what each timing parameter is called and then locate it in BIOS and change it. Usually, it's better to change them one step at a time.

Will get G.Skill if these RAM fail to post at 3200MHz. Currently memtesting at 2933MHz. Will check for the results in the morning.

 

[ZenoSama]

Hmm, that is a way to look at it, like a factory OC. Like how some custom cards have higher rated clocks then reference. So not technically an end user, warranty voiding OC, (as the RAM is rated to run at that by the manufacturer) but still a higher speed than standard.

As for the issue, @ZenoSama have you tried memtesting for stability, at both DDR4 2133 and the XMP settings? If you find errors on either setting, chances are the RAM is defective. I agree that you should try to return the RAM, or get a refund from CC.

Personally I would be looking at good Gksill kits, DDR4 3200 to 3600. You can also look into what actual ICs different RAM kits have, and try to buy one with Samsung Bdie, or similar that are known to work well with Ryzens, particularly Zen 2 and 3. For instance, you could look into Gskill Ripjaws, TridentZ or FlareX with 3200C14 ratings, those are almost all Bdie kits.

So, I was going through this part of the DDR4 OC Guide. My RAm sticks have v4.34 on their stickers, which is presumed to be Samsung's 8GB E-die. Sooooooo yeah 😶‍🌫️!

And how do you find out a G-Skill or a Kingston or any brand RAM kit with B-die?

 

[Shmee]

So, I was going through this part of the DDR4 OC Guide. My RAm sticks have v4.34 on their stickers, which is presumed to be Samsung's 8GB E-die. Sooooooo yeah 😶‍🌫️!

And how do you find out a G-Skill or a Kingston or any brand RAM kit with B-die?

In general, the lowest timings on a good kit will be B die. For instance, if you get FlareX or TridentZ rated for 3200C14 or 3600C16, those should be B die. As you can see, those have the tightest timings for DDR4 3200 or 3600. The kits with looser timings will generally be a lesser Hynix or Samsung die, but you can't really tell easily a lot of times, as the same kit model number may have different DRAM die types used, sometimes they won't even be from the same company (one kit might have Hynix and another Samsung...)

 

[ZenoSama]

memtesting completed.
each stick - 2133 and 2933 - passed
dual channel config - 2133 and 2933 - passed

 

[ZenoSama]

memtesting completed.
each stick - 2133 and 2933 - passed
dual channel config - 2133 and 2933 - passed

@Brainonska511 @Shmee Should I push to 3000 or 3200 and see if it works ? It's working fine at 2933 (even ran OCCT memtest. No error reports though) and there's not a huge diff b/w 2933 and 3200 I guess. Also AMD said enabling XMP voids Warranty and stuff, even if its through one of the ways they've legit suggested.

I can see that at 2933, things are faster. App loading and processing time has improved. Maybe I can tinker around with timings sometime this weekend, if in case my seller denies to get these sticks exchanged (He's kinda ignoring my calls already, so that's where I'm getting this feeling).

Also, just came across a user who has the same exact build components (except for SSD and RAM). He has used Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4 CL16 (8x2) kit. He said he did not face any issues when XMP was enabled. It POSTed and booted to Windows in first try. He said he too almost brought the same RAM as mine, but thankfully the store guy recommended him this kit which is optimised for AMD Ryzen Processors.

 

[Brainonska511]

@Brainonska511 @Shmee Should I push to 3000 or 3200 and see if it works ? It's working fine at 2933 (even ran OCCT memtest. No error reports though) and there's not a huge diff b/w 2933 and 3200 I guess. Also AMD said enabling XMP voids Warranty and stuff, even if its through one of the ways they've legit suggested.
I can see than at 2933, things are faster. App loading and processing time has improved. Maybe I can ticker around with timings sometime this weekend, if my seller denies to get these sticks exchanged (He's kinda ignoring my calls already, so that's where I'm getting this vibe).

Also, just came across a user who has the same exact build components (except for SSD and RAM). He has used Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4 CL16 (8x2) kit. He said he did not face any issues when XMP was enabled. It POSTed and booted to Windows in first try. He said he too almost brought the same RAM as mine, but thankfully the store guy recommended him this kit which is optimised for AMD Ryzen Processors.

I think you're going to be hard pressed to identify another person who has faced your particular issue, since most people buy RAM as a kit instead of 2 separate sticks.

You could try putting the multiplier at 3000 and see if it still boots (though, earlier you noted that you had to lower it to 2933 to get any booting), so I'm not sure you'll see much success. My thought, given all that's in this thread is to just leave it at 2933. It'll probably be fine and you'll avoid spending more time and money on a problem that is largely "fixed"; another 100-300 MHz bump will probably result in a fairly neglible difference, except on benchmarks or maybe a single digit percent or two in FPS if you're using the integrated graphics to play some games.

 

[igor_kavinski]

He said he too almost brought the same RAM as mine, but thankfully the store guy recommended him this kit which is optimised for AMD Ryzen Processors.

Ah! Now you can claim to your store guy that he was incompetent (maybe not be that blunt ) and he should take responsibility for letting you buy incompatible RAM.

 

[Dave3000]

@Brainonska511 @Shmee Should I push to 3000 or 3200 and see if it works ? It's working fine at 2933 (even ran OCCT memtest. No error reports though) and there's not a huge diff b/w 2933 and 3200 I guess. Also AMD said enabling XMP voids Warranty and stuff, even if its through one of the ways they've legit suggested.

I can see that at 2933, things are faster. App loading and processing time has improved. Maybe I can tinker around with timings sometime this weekend, if in case my seller denies to get these sticks exchanged (He's kinda ignoring my calls already, so that's where I'm getting this feeling).

Also, just came across a user who has the same exact build components (except for SSD and RAM). He has used Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4 CL16 (8x2) kit. He said he did not face any issues when XMP was enabled. It POSTed and booted to Windows in first try. He said he too almost brought the same RAM as mine, but thankfully the store guy recommended him this kit which is optimised for AMD Ryzen Processors.

With your Ryzen 5 5600G CPU, it should run DDR4-3200 without issues since it officially supports DDR4-3200. Did you try running you memory at 3200 speed but manually setting the timings to JEDEC standard timings for 3200?