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I always test RAM, both new and used, upon receiving it with [https://www.memtest86.com/ Passmark's Memtest86]. | 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 settings are unstable, or your CPU's memory controller isn't good enough for the overclock. | 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, XMP speeds can be good with a small amount of ram but will fail with more ram due to a week memory controller | Sometimes, XMP speeds can be good with a small amount of ram but will fail with more ram due to a week memory controller, particularly on earlier Ryzen CPUs. | ||
For XMP overclocked ram, it's best not to mix ram models. | For XMP overclocked ram, it's best not to mix ram models. | ||