New install for ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi D4 w/i7-13700K CPU

[MrMinimizer]

Yes I saw you had 128Go in 4 slots, but did you try the Rember utility (GUI for memtest) ? I did it and I have errors even if I making so heavy duty works on the computer (3D rendering for instance). I'll be curious if you have such errors on your side.

I think I found it A downloaded and running the test now

 

[MrMinimizer]

Yes I saw you had 128Go in 4 slots, but did you try the Rember utility (GUI for memtest) ? I did it and I have errors even if I making so heavy duty works on the computer (3D rendering for instance). I'll be curious if you have such errors on your side.

I found it - running it - damn its a long test - here is my load from iStats so far

 

[MrMinimizer]

Still running after an hour.... Still waiting...

 

[MrMinimizer]

@esoxx What errors are you getting from the Rember? Can you post a pic?

 

[esoxx]

acutually never done it and this sounds very interesting - can you point me to software/testing link/video and tell me what to do, and i'll post results

I didn't find youtube video about it but you download it, the dmg contains the app package you can run several loops, but if one is doing OK that's already a good result, I read that Hacks can report issues with this test within the OS. You can also run from a bootable stick.

 

[esoxx]

@esoxx What errors are you getting from the Rember? Can you post a pic?

Memtest version 4.22 (64-bit)
Copyright (C) 2004 Charles Cazabon
Copyright (C) 2004-2008 Tony Scaminaci (Macintosh port)
Licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2 only

    macOS     13.1 (    22C65) running in multiuser mode
Memory Page Size: 4096
System has 32 Intel core(s) with SSE
Requested memory: 53184MB (55767797760 bytes)
Available memory: 53184MB (55767797760 bytes)
Allocated memory: 53184MB (55767797760 bytes) at local address 0x0000000101000000
Attempting memory lock... WARNING: Testing with unlocked memory may be slower and less reliable

ERROR: Memory lock failed - reason unknown.

Partitioning memory into 2 comparison buffers...
Buffer A: 26592MB (27883898880 bytes) starts at local address 0x0000000101000000
Buffer B: 26592MB (27883898880 bytes) starts at local address 0x000000077f028800

Running 1 test sequence... (CTRL-C to quit)

Test sequence 1 of 1:

Running tests on full 53184MB region...
  Stuck Address       :                 setting  1 of 16testing  1 of 16setting  2 of 16testing  2 of 16

FAILURE! Data mismatch at local address 0x00000007aac08980
Actual Data: 0xfff7fff8553f767f

  Linear PRN          :    setting  1 of 16

 

[MrMinimizer]

@esoxx Just fininished testing - ALL PASSED, See pic above. Also attached is the complete test results test file.

 

[esoxx]

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@esoxx Just fininished testing - ALL PASSED, See pic above. Also attached is the complete test results test file.

Lucky man. I think I'll take the same RAM model than yours. Still trying to tweak RAM timing but I'd prefere not having to do that...

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@esoxx Just fininished testing - ALL PASSED, See pic above. Also attached is the complete test results test file.

So... I finally managed to pass the test ! But I had to do some compromises : I had to downgrade the RAM bandwith from 4000 to 3400... With the same latency : C19-23-23-42.
I have drawn some conclusions about this whole story :

1. There is a reason why one can't find 32 Go RAM sticks [email protected], and this this reason seems to be that the bigger the capacity of the RAM stick the lower the frequency. It seems to appear that 3600mhz is the maximum possible of 32Go Ram sticks.

2. A 3600mhz RAM Stick sold as 3600mhz works better at that frequency than a 4000mhz dowgraded at 3600mhz (specially in terms of latency). And a 3600mhz is more cheaper than a 4000mhz RAM stick and woks better at that 3600mhz frequency.

3. Expanding your RAM by adding afterwards the same RAM stick is a very hazardous process. Maybe a compromise would be to anticipate an eventual increase of RAM capacity in the future by checking the max frequency possible for your future upgradde and buying sticks at that frequency.

4. Thanks for your help !

5. Bigger is not always better

@MrMinimizer if you want to test your CPU stress capacity did you try this "Endurance" app from the appstore ? I did it for one hour (and passed it that time).

 

[D-an-W]

@MrMinimizer I have been hunting around for hardware to "future proof" my purchase as much as possible, was looking a Z690 but your Z790 build seems promising, do you have a list of hardware available please? Found it on page 4 thanks!

Not sure I need a 6800 XT dGPU, am I right in saying a 6600 XT would work ok?

 

[D-an-W]

@MrMinimizer, below are the parts I have sorted so far, do you think the PSU you listed on page 4 will still be ok?

MoBo - ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI D4
GPU - ASUS TUF GAMING Radeon™ RX 6900 XT OC Edition
CPU - Intel® Core™ i7-13700K Desktop Processor