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 ===RAM===
 I always test RAM, both new and used, upon receiving it with [https://www.memtest86.com/ Passmark's Memtest86].
-Failing memtest86 means either the ram is bad, your OC is bad, or your CPU's memory controller isn't good enough for the OC.
+Failing memtest86 means either the ram is bad, your settings are unstable, or your CPU's memory controller isn't good enough for the overclock.
-Sometimes, an XMP OC can be good with a small amount of ram but will fail with more ram due to a week memory controller (e.g. on Ryzen 1000 CPUs).
+Sometimes, XMP speeds can be good with a small amount of ram but will fail with more ram due to a week memory controller (e.g. on Ryzen 1000 CPUs).
 For XMP overclocked ram, it's best not to mix ram models.