Should these Corsair Vengeance DDR4 RAM be compatible with this build?

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I've tried a set of these ram (Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory) in the below build, but they didn't work properly - sometimes the PC would start up, but most times it wouldn't at all. They've been RMA'd once, and the new identical pair received still have the same issue it seems.

Should the RAM be able to work with this build?

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.88 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - A320M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($100.91 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($154.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Aerocool - V3X Advance (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair - VS 550W ATX Power Supply
Total: $460.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-26 14:25 EDT-0400
 
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Well...but it should be able to downclock to 2133 according to:
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-lpx-8gb-2x4gb-ddr4-dram-3000mhz-c15-memory-kit-black-cmk8gx4m2b3000c15
as is mentioned in the tech specs. You just have to go to bios and turn off xmp which seems to be turned on by default and so bios resetting isn't helping.
But personally if you're able to return that memory or exchange for a price difference, I'd get something else. 3000mhz rated memory that's run at 2133 is a bit o a waste.
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I don't see the memory on mobo's support page:
https://www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/A320M/index.asp#Memory
and corsair's page:
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-lpx-8gb-2x4gb-ddr4-dram-3000mhz-c15-memory-kit-black-cmk8gx4m2b3000c15?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=PCPartPicker%2C+LLC-2993279&utm_term=3938566&utm_content=&utm_campaign=12661062&Link_name=Corsair+US+Product+Catalog
is equally empty.
Not sure what to tell you. I'd probably contact asrock to confirm since their list may be a touch out of date.
 
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Hi. The problem is the pc won't even start to BIOS. All the lights and fans start, but nothing shows on the monitor.

 
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I have tried clearing it with the "switch" (small contact you move between 3 pins). Should it work better removing the battery?
 
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We tested it with Crucial 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR4-2133 UDIMM and the PC worked fine with that pair, even when using just one of them. So it seems yeah, it works at 2133mhz.

I thought RAM were supposed to downclock its mhz if neccesary?
 
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So it is possible that my motherboard just isn't compatible with my RAM?
 
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Well...but it should be able to downclock to 2133 according to:
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-lpx-8gb-2x4gb-ddr4-dram-3000mhz-c15-memory-kit-black-cmk8gx4m2b3000c15
as is mentioned in the tech specs. You just have to go to bios and turn off xmp which seems to be turned on by default and so bios resetting isn't helping.
But personally if you're able to return that memory or exchange for a price difference, I'd get something else. 3000mhz rated memory that's run at 2133 is a bit o a waste.
 
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