PC Processors

[kyengineer]

I have a new Athlon X4 950 cpu installed in a new MSI A320M Pro VHPlus motherboard and PCPartPicker says that DDR4-3000 memory (G-Skill) is compatible.  But I can't get the build to boot.  i have screwed around with this for months and have now ordered a new G-Skill Razor DDR4-2400 8GB (single) DRAM stick but haven't tried it yet.  What gives?

[elstaci]

Here are the specs from AMD Support concerning your CPU: 7th Gen AMD Athlon™ X4 950 | AMD

7th Gen AMD Athlon™ X4 950

Specifications

# of CPU Cores

4

# of Threads

4

Base Clock

3.5GHz

Max Boost Clock

3.8GHz

Total L2 Cache

2MB

Unlocked

Yes

CMOS

28nm

Package

AM4

cTDP

45/65W

System Memory

System Memory Specification

2400MHz

System Memory Type

DDR4

It seems the CPU is compatible only with Memory 2400 Mhz or less.

You might want to update your Motherboard BIOS if you don't have the latest: Support For A320M PRO-VH PLUS | Motherboard - The world leader in motherboard design | MSI Global

AMI BIOS

Version

7B07v3A

Release Date

2018-07-23

File Size

10.43 MB

Description

- Update AGESA Code 1.0.0.4C
- Improve memory compatibility.

According to MSI SUPPORT QVL list for Bristol Ridge RAM MEMORY. All are 2400 mhz for your Motherboard: Support For A320M PRO-VH PLUS | Motherboard - The world leader in motherboard design | MSI Global