Hey guys I recently finished my Z170 ASUS Deluxe Skylake build and after having one mobo DOA and the other BSOD oddly (and after RMAing both) I have found a quasi-stable (W10 errors) system. However, I am running my RAM at 2100 (stock) when I paid extra money for 3200 rated GSkill RipJaw RAM. As such the pressure is high in me to use XMP to clock the RAM at 3200 but I am concerned this is what CAUSED the BSOD (which resulted in the computer no longer displaying video, so it was irreversible) of the second board. I am scared to <death> and not an expert in overclocking. Many of you will say it's not worth my time as RAM benefits are minimal but I do transfer large (100GB+) files between drives often and did pay extra for 3200 MHz RAM. What should I do and how should I do it?
EDIT: This experience has been difficult for me despite the fact that I've built PCs for years. Upon analysis I find that the uncertainty I feel is due to the 'cold case' nature of my misfortune and not really knowing if setting up the auto-XMP profile (Which changed a vast amount of configurations in the UEFI BIOS) 'bricked' the second board, or set the RAM to something that induced instability etc. or if I was stupendously unlucky and had two bad boards in a row. The statistical likelihood of that seems rather incredible to me, but I have to acknowledge its possible. I created this account only to ask you fine folk for answers, beseeching your knowledge to make me feel a little more secure in my new rig and also advise on my best course of action on my RAM. Thank you so much.
EDIT: This experience has been difficult for me despite the fact that I've built PCs for years. Upon analysis I find that the uncertainty I feel is due to the 'cold case' nature of my misfortune and not really knowing if setting up the auto-XMP profile (Which changed a vast amount of configurations in the UEFI BIOS) 'bricked' the second board, or set the RAM to something that induced instability etc. or if I was stupendously unlucky and had two bad boards in a row. The statistical likelihood of that seems rather incredible to me, but I have to acknowledge its possible. I created this account only to ask you fine folk for answers, beseeching your knowledge to make me feel a little more secure in my new rig and also advise on my best course of action on my RAM. Thank you so much.
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