Help new to building my ram is acting up

PerpetualCycle · Jan 1, 2024

The one DIMM module is bad. G.skill make good RAM. Conservative choice would be getting RAM on the motherboard's Memory comparability list on it's web support pages.

zbook · Jan 1, 2024

These appeared on the motherboard QVL for G skill:

B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Best AMD AM4 B550 MATX motherboard, lightning PCIe 4.0, lightning M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, M.2 heatsink, wifi AC, powerful overclocking, MSI PRO

www.msi.com

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Vendor    Model    DDR    SPD Speed (MHz)    Supported Speed (MHz)    Chipset    Voltage (V)    Sided    Size (GB)    1|2|4 DIMM
G.SKILL    F4-4400C18D-16GVKB    DDR4    2133    4400    SK hynix DJR    1.5    SINGLE    8    √ | √ |
G.SKILL    F4-3800C14Q-32GTZN    DDR4    2133    3800    Samsung 5WB    1.5    SINGLE    8    √ | √ |
G.SKILL    F4-3600C19Q-32GSXW    DDR4    2133    3600    SK hynix    1.35    SINGLE    8    √ | √ |
G.SKILL    F4-3600C18Q2-256GTZN    DDR4    2666    3600    SK hynix CJR    1.35    DUAL    32    √ | √ |
G.SKILL    F4-3600C18Q2-256GTZN    DDR4    2666    3600    SK hynix MFR    1.35    DUAL    32    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-3600C18Q-32GVK    DDR4    2133    3600    Samsung 5WC    1.35    SINGLE    8    √ | √ |
G.SKILL    F4-3600C18Q-128GVK    DDR4    2666    3600    SK hynix AJR    1.35    DUAL    32    √ | √ |
G.SKILL    F4-3600C18D-16GTZRX    DDR4    2133    3600    SK hynix C    1.35    SINGLE    8    √ | √ |
G.SKILL    F4-3600C16Q-64GTZR    DDR4    2133    3600    Samsung 5WB    1.35    DUAL    16    √ | √ |
G.SKILL    F4-3600C16Q-32GTZNC    DDR4    2133    3600    SK hynix C    1.35    SINGLE    8    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-3600C16Q-128GTZR    DDR4    2666    3600    SK hynix MJR    1.45    DUAL    32    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-3466C16D-16GFX    DDR4    2400    3466    Samsung    1.35    SINGLE    8    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-3466C16Q-64GTZ    DDR4    2133    3466    Samsung    1.35    DUAL    16    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-3400C16D-16GVK    DDR4    2133    3400    Samsung    1.35    DUAL    8    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-3400C16D-16GTZ    DDR4    2133    3400    Samsung    1.35    DUAL    8    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-3400C16D-16GSXW    DDR4    2133    3400    Samsung    1.35    SINGLE    8    √ | √ |
G.SKILL    F4-3200C16Q-64GTZN    DDR4    2133    3200    Samsung 5WC    1.35    DUAL    16    √ | √ |
G.SKILL    F4-3200C16Q-16GRKD    DDR4    2133    3200    Samsung 5WE    1.35    SINGLE    4    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-3200C14Q-64GVK    DDR4    2133    3200    Samsung    1.35    DUAL    16    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-3200C14Q-32GFX    DDR4    2400    3200    Samsung    1.35    SINGLE    8    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-3000C16Q-32GTZR    DDR4    2133    3000    Spectek C    1.35    SINGLE    8    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-3000C16D-16GISB    DDR4    2133    3000    SK hynix    1.35    SINGLE    8    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-3000C15Q-32GRK    DDR4    2133    3000    SK hynix MFR    1.35    SINGLE    8    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-3000C15Q-16GRK    DDR4    2133    3000    Samsung 5WE    1.35    SINGLE    4    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-2666C15Q-32GRR    DDR4    2133    2666    SK hynix AFR    1.2    DUAL    8    √ | √ | √
G.SKILL    F4-2400C15D-32GFXR    DDR4    2400    2400    SK hynix    1.2    DUAL    16    √ | √ | √

quanpan · Jan 1, 2024

geneo said:
The one DIMM module is bad. G.skill make good RAM. Conservative choice would be getting RAM on the motherboard's Memory comparability list on it's web support pages.

G.SKILL Trident Z RGB (For AMD) 16GB (2 x 8GB) ok ima lock in on this one good or no good ? Checked in my motherboard compatibility by typing the model and it appeared there

Ghot · Jan 1, 2024

@quanpan

1. Find the exact model on Newegg, in the specs...

2. Google: Gskill and choose the Ram Configurator link...
3. Then fill in the details...

4. Then copy the model number, and go to PCPartPicker and paste it in the Search box.
5. Pick your country if different from the US. Top right.
6. This is RGB... F4-3600C16D-16GTZRC (page 2 of the results)

$62.99 ...and it's compatible.

G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800) Desktop Memory Model F4-3600C16D-16GTZRC - Newegg.com

Buy G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800) Desktop Memory Model F4-3600C16D-16GTZRC with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!

www.newegg.com

G Skill's RAM Configurator is better than the motherboard QVL.
The QVL doesn't get updated that often, but G Skill does.

zbook · Jan 1, 2024

The MSI website displayed QVL Last update : 2023-09-01

Ghot · Jan 1, 2024

zbook said:
The MSI website displayed QVL Last update : 2023-09-01

Well then that RAM I linked will probably be on the QVL too.

This is compatible too and a bit faster (lower timings), but more expensive also.
About twice what the other cost...

G.SKILL Trident Z Neo Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800) Desktop Memory Model F4-3600C14D-16GTZNB - Newegg.com

Buy G.SKILL Trident Z Neo Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800) Desktop Memory Model F4-3600C14D-16GTZNB with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!

www.newegg.com

zbook · Jan 1, 2024

Ghot said:
Well then that RAM I linked will probably be on the QVL too.

Ghot · Jan 1, 2024

@zbook

Usually... the OVLs are out of date.

quanpan · Jan 1, 2024

Ghot said:
@quanpan

1. Find the exact model on Newegg, in the specs...
View attachment 82795

2. Google: Gskill and choose the Ram Configurator link...
3. Then fill in the details...
View attachment 82796

4. Then copy the model number, and go to PCPartPicker and paste it in the Search box.
5. Pick your country if different from the US. Top right.
6. This is RGB... F4-3600C16D-16GTZRC (page 2 of the results)

G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory (F4-3600C16D-16GTZRC) - PCPartPicker

G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory (F4-3600C16D-16GTZRC)

pcpartpicker.com

$62.99 ...and it's compatible.

G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800) Desktop Memory Model F4-3600C16D-16GTZRC - Newegg.com

Buy G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800) Desktop Memory Model F4-3600C16D-16GTZRC with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!

www.newegg.com

G Skill's RAM Configurator is better than the motherboard QVL.
The QVL doesn't get updated that often, but G Skill does.

So ima buy that tmr but what does the last part mean when you said ram config and motherboard qvl can you explain or do i have to watch a yt vid

Ghot · Jan 1, 2024

quanpan said:
So ima buy that tmr but what does the last part mean when you said ram config and motherboard qvl can you explain or do i have to watch a yt vid

Over the years, I've noticed that the OVLs are out-of-date sometimes.
There's always one or two companies that keep their RAM compatibility tools... up-to-date.

The RAM companies have more to gain by being up to date. After all, they're selling the RAM.

quanpan · Jan 1, 2024

Ghot said:
Over the years, I've noticed that the OVLs are out-of-date sometimes.
There's always one or two companies that keep their RAM compatibility tools... up-to-date.

The RAM companies have more to gain by being up to date. After all, they're selling the RAM.

also since this was my first pc build is getting bad parts common or is my luck just horrible because at first i was confident and ready now im just like is the pc going to boot up or i got the wrong part honestly i felt like i did more damage to the board when looking for the problem because i also bent some pins i was like oh crap but then i bent them back

Ghot · Jan 1, 2024

quanpan said:
also since this was my first pc build is getting bad parts common or is my luck just horrible because at first i was confident and ready now im just like is the pc going to boot up or i got the wrong part

1. The RAM I linked is the right part.
2. You just get a bad stick of RAM. We call it the silicon lottery. It happens sometimes.

On the Gskill RAM Configurator page... when you click search (#4) in my picture... it only lists the RAM that has been tested on your motherboard, and has been found to be compatible.

quanpan · Jan 1, 2024

Ghot said:
1. The RAM I linked is the right part.
2. Sometimes... we just get a bad part. We call it the silicon lottery. You just got a bad stick of RAM. It happens sometimes.

Yea i had to dig in the garbage bin trying to get the package stuff back but damn man i was ready to play this whole week now i get why people have trust issues with companies in this type of environment

zbook · Jan 1, 2024

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Ghot · Jan 1, 2024

quanpan said:
Yea i had to dig in the garbage bin trying to get the package stuff back but damn man i was ready to play this whole week now i get why people have trust issues with companies in this type of environment

No... like I said... it just happens sometimes.
It happens to the best companies or retailers sometimes.

Remember, they're making hundreds of thousands of RAM stick sets.
The odds are... that a few sticks here and there, are gonna be bad.

You have two RAM sticks, right?
And one of those sticks doesn't work, no matter which slot you put it in, right?

If both of those statements are true... then you have a dead RAM stick.

bobkn · Jan 1, 2024

quanpan said:
yea but i want to get a rgb one for less than 55 bucks any recommendations that are COMPATIBLE with my motherboard what about these G.SKILL Trident Z RGB (For AMD) 16GB (2 x 8GB) honestly look better than the t force and geil but how do i check if its compatible with my motherboard on msi website

You could try searching on g.skill at the MSI compatibility page. They list 26 DIMMs.

Or you could post an actual part number here, and maybe someone might look it up for you.

quanpan · Jan 1, 2024

bobkn said:
You could try searching on g.skill at the MSI compatibility page. They list 26 DIMMs.

Or you could post an actual part number here, and maybe someone might look it up for you.

Yeah i typed the model on msi motherboard compatibility and it showed up so i should be good right

bobkn · Jan 1, 2024

quanpan said:
Yeah i typed the model on msi motherboard compatibility and it showed up so i should be good right

Yes.

Also: they don't test all the RAM that on the market. I've used unlisted RAM in the past, without problems. Lucky, I guess.

quanpan · Jan 1, 2024

bobkn said:
Yes.

Also: they don't test all the RAM that on the market. I've used unlisted RAM in the past, without problems. Lucky, I guess.

As long as its ddr4 it should work right or is that just one of the many details a ram need to be compatible with a motherboard. Also i just ordered the gskills :)