04-10-2019, 04:19 AM
First post here, so please move to the appropriate location if this isn't it. I hope I've adhered to all rules and appologizer if not.
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I have just upgraded my system, replacing MOBO, RAM and CPU
Installed:
MOBO: MSI B450-A Pro
CPU: Ryzen 2700
RAM (type) : DDR4
RAM (Sticks): G.Skill F4000C16-160VRB
Issue: In BIOS I've enabled enabled XMP - and is showing a speed of 2933. When I boot - and check with 2 different tools, I get different answers as to what speed the RAM is actually running at. (running 2x 16GB sticks, total of 32 GB --- want to up to 64GB after issue resolved - I run a lot of VMs)
1: CPU-Z - Showing 1465 MHz - on Dual, which would equate to 2930 - certainly close enough for my needs
2: SIW -- program I've trusted for years - Reports frequency at 2132 - (1066 x2)
SIW shows all kinds of other information, and all of it accurate. My gut tells me the SIW number is correct.
So question in 2 parts:
1: Am I wrong and already getting the performance out of the memory that I can expect and if so, how do I confirm?
2: How do I get this board to recognize the RAM appropriately and run it at the correct speed?
Attachment shows relevant numbers: (this is my first post, so not sure I'm attaching correctly - possible I've done it - 0 times, and possible 3 times.
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I have just upgraded my system, replacing MOBO, RAM and CPU
Installed:
MOBO: MSI B450-A Pro
CPU: Ryzen 2700
RAM (type) : DDR4
RAM (Sticks): G.Skill F4000C16-160VRB
Issue: In BIOS I've enabled enabled XMP - and is showing a speed of 2933. When I boot - and check with 2 different tools, I get different answers as to what speed the RAM is actually running at. (running 2x 16GB sticks, total of 32 GB --- want to up to 64GB after issue resolved - I run a lot of VMs)
1: CPU-Z - Showing 1465 MHz - on Dual, which would equate to 2930 - certainly close enough for my needs
2: SIW -- program I've trusted for years - Reports frequency at 2132 - (1066 x2)
SIW shows all kinds of other information, and all of it accurate. My gut tells me the SIW number is correct.
So question in 2 parts:
1: Am I wrong and already getting the performance out of the memory that I can expect and if so, how do I confirm?
2: How do I get this board to recognize the RAM appropriately and run it at the correct speed?
Attachment shows relevant numbers: (this is my first post, so not sure I'm attaching correctly - possible I've done it - 0 times, and possible 3 times.