Non XMP Ram

Alan Cairns · 16 Dec 2024 at 22:35

Hi folks

I have a prebuilt Acer Predator Orion 3000-P03-640 machine, currently with 16gb ddr4 ram running at 3200mhz

I want to upgrade the ram to 32-64gb but I need non XMP ram, as the XMP option in the bios is greyed out and I can’t change it.

Could you point me in the right direction of Ram that would be compatible with the system.

Many thanks.

freddie64 · 17 Dec 2024 at 08:24

Hope this sheds some light on what you need to look for.

https://community.acer.com/en/discu...po3-640-any-help-would-be-greatly-appreciated

Tetras · 17 Dec 2024 at 14:51

Crucial and Kingston's configurators can both recommend suitable RAM part numbers for OEM systems.

If it has a heatsink you're probably not buying the right memory for you, though Crucial do also sell kits that can run without XMP and have heatsinks fitted.

hornetstinger · 17 Dec 2024 at 14:58

Would these systems be XMP enabled by default, not allowing you to disable XMP?
Or XMP is disabled (and doesn't allow you to enable)

Tetras · 17 Dec 2024 at 15:17

hornetstinger said:
Would these systems be XMP enabled by default, not allowing you to disable XMP?
Or XMP is disabled (and doesn't allow you to enable)

OEM systems (and laptops) are usually disabled by default and it can't be used. Though, I didn't read the detailed thread freddie64 linked about this particular model.

ZXSpectrum · 17 Dec 2024 at 17:15

Often OEM system builders will build mass produced systems with generic ram which do not generally have xmp profile and pretty much rely on the Auto settings in the BIOS to pick up the JDEC speeds and work. As previous posters have suggested memory such as Kingston Valueram, Corsair Select and Crucial Standard UDIMM are all this type of memory and are pretty much most compatible. They all have configurators on the websites for upgrades, just run through that and then either search for the memory from e-tailers or purchase direct from manufacturers.

This is probably the page you are looking for with kingston https://www.kingston.com/unitedkingdom/en/memory

They sometimes have scanning tools which will scan your system and tell you what part you need.

Hope that helps.

mattyfez · Thursday at 17:11

If it happens to be easier or cheaper to source, you can still use XMP ram...

For example my old z170 board died so I grabbed a more generic board off my friend and my 3000mhz ram now just runs at the base speed of 2400mhz? If I recall correctly.

Tetras · Friday at 17:41

mattyfez said:
If it happens to be easier or cheaper to source, you can still use XMP ram...

For example my old z170 board died so I grabbed a more generic board off my friend and my 3000mhz ram now just runs at the base speed of 2400mhz? If I recall correctly.

The problem in the OP's case is that they want 3200, so while it doesn't matter for 6th/7th gen that capped out at 2400, for the OP's build an XMP stick that defaults to 2133 or 2400 might lose them a lot of performance if they're unable to manually change the frequency.