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Crosshair V with FX 8350 and (2x4GB) G.SKILL Ripjaws X DDR3 2133 freeze issues

rkraynium
Level 7
I have a Crosshair Formula V with an FX 8350 Processor and (2x4GB) G.SKILL Ripjaws X DDR3 2133 (9-11-9-28 1.65V) and the system will freeze randomly including in Memtest-86 4.0a (boot from CD-ISO). I previously had a Phenom II 1100T (running the RAM at 1600) instead of the FX-8350 and it worked perfectly. I thought the CPU was faulty and RMA'ed it but the replacement is doing the exact same thing.

I have tried it at 1333 and at 1600 but it still randomly freezes. I can get each stick to run just fine for 20+ passes individually but not when they are both in. To clarify I am not trying to get the 2133 speed I just want both sticks to run stable in my system at either 1600 or 1333. I also realize that the ram is not on the qualified list but I had it working just fine with the Phenom II 1100T Processor.

As a side note I have tested the CPU, RAM, PSU, Graphics card, SDD in another computer they all worked fine. I also tried a fresh install of windows 7 Ultimate (64bit). All drivers are up to date and temps are also good, with nothing above 50°C. I also was recommended to raise the CPU/NB Voltage to 1.32 then to 1.4 from the guys at gskill but that didn't help either

Here is my current settings and any help would be greatly appreciated

DRAM CAS# Latency - 9
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay - 11
DRAM RAS# PRE Time - 9
DRAM RAS# ACT Time - 28
DRAM READ to PRE Time - 6
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay - 5
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay - 6
DRAM CAS# write latency - 8
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time - 12
DRAM REF Cycle Time - 300ns
DRAM Row Cycle Time - 37
DRAM READ to WRITE Delay - CHA. 6 CHB. 7
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(DD) - 2
DRAM WRITE to WRITE Timing - 3
DRAM READ To READ Timing - 5
DRAM Refresh Rate - Every 7.8ms
DRAM Command Rate - 2T

CPU Ratio - 20.0
CPU Bus Frequency - 200
Memory Frequency - DDR3-1600MHz

CPU Manual Voltage - 1.344V (Auto)
CPU/NB Manual Voltage - 1.400V
CPU VDDA Voltage - 2.493V (Auto)
DRAM Voltage - 1.650V
VDDR - 1.205V
NB Voltage - 1.08V to 1.10V (Auto set and fluctuating)
NB HT Voltage - 1.203V
NB 1.8V Voltage - 1.802V
VDD PCIE - 1.113V
SB Voltage - 1.113V

Everything else is currently set at auto

Crosshair Formula V (BIOS 1703)
AMD FX-8350
(2x4GB) G.SKILL Ripjaws X DDR3 2133 (9-11-9-28 1.65V)
Antec High Current Pro HCP-1200 1200W
MSI N450GTS CYCLONE 1GD5/OC GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi) 1GB
OCZ Vertex 2 (4x60GB RAID0 with RocketRaid 640)
LG Blu-Ray Burner
Razer Orochi Mouse
Logitech G510 Keyboard
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SUKARA
Level 10
If you standby testing under the bios manual hardware monitor,have the same problem?(Random freeze,abnormal voltage or temperature)

SUKARA@ASUS wrote:
If you standby testing under the bios manual hardware monitor,have the same problem?(Random freeze,abnormal voltage or temperature)


I assume you mean to leave it on in the BIOS and watch the voltage, temps and if it freezes...

I have had it on in the BIOS for 9 hours and it seems fine. Temps are good, voltage is steady, and no freezes.

oldbrave
Level 9
The fact that the memory ran just fine with the 1100T chip is completely immaterial because now you have the FX 8350 and the memory controller is completely different and if this memory is not listed then the best you can do is to get some that is listed.
I would recommend that you get some 1600 memory, then you can just plug it in and have a nice day ! 🙂
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AMD FX 8350 Vishera @ 5162Mhz [21x245] 1.546v 🙂
Water Cooled - Koolance EX2-1055, CPU 370 WB, Idle=22c Load=52c
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Win 7 Ultimate 64bit, Corsair Obsidian 800D, Corsair HX1000w PSU

Myk_SilentShado
Level 15
which slots are you using? red, black or one of each? have you tried notching the RAM voltage up just a little?

I have tried both red, both black and one of each with testing them. The two red slots being the most successful. I haven't done anything with the RAM voltage but I have kicked up the CPU/NB voltage. I figured I wouldn't need extra voltage with the RAM as I am not really pushing them since they are listed to handle 2133 and I am only setting them to 1600.

oldbrave is probably right about getting different ram that is listed. I just hate to see perfectly good ram not being used.

I am willing to try some other things before giving up though. How much of a voltage increase do you recommend with the RAM?

Myk_SilentShado
Level 15
Maybe 2 bumps, oh and also...have you updated your BIOS at all?

skellattarr
Level 10
you can try this ram they work well with this board
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226274
amd ryzen 9 3950x
CROSSHAIR Viii hero
Corsair Hydro Series H115i
G.SKILL Trident Z 3200mhz 64gb 4x16 timings 16,18,18,38
asus rog strix gtx 1080
TOSHIBA 3TB hdd 3x a total of 9tb, 10 tb hdd and a 1tb mushkin ssd
corsair axi 1200i 1200 watt psu
thermal take view 71 case

You might even try going the other way on your vDIMM. I have similliar ram and it is designed to run at 1.5v at 1600. Pushing through too much voltage may have the unintentded consequence. Rule out timing by going to the 800mhz JEDEC 11-11-11-30 @ 1.5 and see if it alleviates what I think you are already aware of.. the ram is faulting. The Phonom II IMC required a lot more voltage to run the same timing.. the FX just works without having to bump up the vDIMM
CPU:AMD FX-8350 BE @ 4800Mhz C5F 1803
Clocks: FSB: 200x24 NB:2400Mhz HT:2400 Mem:2133Mhz
Voltage: CPU:1.50 NB:1.20 HT:1.20 Mem:1.65
Memory: 8GB Gskill DDR3-2133 (F3-17000CL9D-8GBSR)
Storage: sysvol: 2x256GB Transcend SSD RAID0 (amd_sata) Game: 128GB SSD Data: 2TB SATA
GPU: EVGA GTX 680 SC+ SIG 2GB 1254/3105



RangerXP wrote:
You might even try going the other way on your vDIMM. I have similliar ram and it is designed to run at 1.5v at 1600. Pushing through too much voltage may have the unintentded consequence. Rule out timing by going to the 800mhz JEDEC 11-11-11-30 @ 1.5 and see if it alleviates what I think you are already aware of.. the ram is faulting. The Phonom II IMC required a lot more voltage to run the same timing.. the FX just works without having to bump up the vDIMM


After trying the RAM @ 800mhz 11-11-11-30 @ 1.5v I encountered the same problem of it freezing up just like before. I also tried raising and lowering the voltage as recommended. Still no luck. With that being said....

I would like some recommendations on new RAM for my system. Optimally I want at least (2x8GB) 16 GB @ 2133mhz. I understand I will need to overclock it a bit and I would like some help with the settings on that as well.

Here is what I have currently
Crosshair Formula V (BIOS 1703)
AMD FX-8350
(2x4GB running one stick) G.SKILL Ripjaws X DDR3 2133 (9-11-9-28 1.65V)
Antec High Current Pro HCP-1200 1200W
MSI N450GTS CYCLONE 1GD5/OC GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi) 1GB
OCZ Vertex 2 (4x60GB RAID0 with RocketRaid 640)
LG Blu-Ray Burner
Razer Orochi Mouse
Logitech G510 Keyboard

Thanks for the help!