Setting RAM to rated speeds crashes computer

Flying Soda

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Jun 18, 2017
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Hello, (Unsure whether to put this in Memory, Components, or "Overclocking")

I'm having some issues with getting my newly built computer fully set up.

Pertinent Specs:
CPU: Ryzen 5 1600x
Memory: Ripjaws V Series 16GB DDR4 3200MHz
MoBo: Gigabyte AB350 Gaming 3 (rev. 1)

The computer boots fine normally, I've installed all the drivers onto a fresh Windows 10 set and managed to run games. I then decided to set the RAM's clockspeed up to its rated 3200MHz from 2400MHz, and restarted. Computer then will repeatedly attempt to boot but shuts down after ~ 3 seconds. Timings and voltage are at the base rates given by G.Skill.

Any ideas on how to fix this other than reverting to old speeds?
 
Solution
See the memory section of the motherboard specifications here:
http://www.gigabyte.us/Motherboard/GA-AB350-Gaming-3-rev-10#sp

Overclocking, by definition, is operating outside the guaranteed specifications. Otherwise, it wouldn't be overclocking. Read the disclaimers.

Also note their note about attainable RAM speeds being somewhat dependent on the CPU installed.

The best that is guaranteed for that mobo is 2400 .

You may get it to work with BIOS updates and /or manually tweeking voltages.
See the memory section of the motherboard specifications here:
http://www.gigabyte.us/Motherboard/GA-AB350-Gaming-3-rev-10#sp

Overclocking, by definition, is operating outside the guaranteed specifications. Otherwise, it wouldn't be overclocking. Read the disclaimers.

Also note their note about attainable RAM speeds being somewhat dependent on the CPU installed.

The best that is guaranteed for that mobo is 2400 .

You may get it to work with BIOS updates and /or manually tweeking voltages.
 
Solution

Flying Soda

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Jun 18, 2017
3
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510


Thank you for your response (and thx1138v2 as well). I've tried the original BIOS and the updated BIOS (ver. F7), and neither works at 3200. I did manage to get 2933 to work without failure, so I'll settle with this for now. Seems that voltage doesn't change the stability, even into high 1.7v. I'll see what happens with other settings changed...

Edit: I found my problem. When I changed the clock speed of the RAM, it would also change the BIOS' setting to XMP, which would then overwrite my original voltage setting. 3200 is working perfectly, as far as I can see. Thank you both again for your responses.