I just did a new build for trading stocks:
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/past4ujk%40yahoo.ca/saved/#view=MVTfP6
I tried the corsair CMK64GX4M4B3200C16 RAM. Its on the QVL from ASUS but come to find out the version I received is 4.32 but ASUS QVL wants version 4.31 and I couldn't specify the version when I purchased. The only way of telling was to look at the sticker on the ram stick. I tried installing anyways the result being that the system will boot with 2 16GB sticks but will not boot with 4 sticks that came in the kit (all configs were in the ASUS recommended DIMM configuration). I tried moving the sticks around in case it was a ram problem but the issues remains if I use slots D1 and B1 it will not boot. Everything ie windows,, bios etc. works fine in C1 A1 with the 2 sticks. Slot label diagram below.
https://icr-am.asus.com/gateway/openapi/web/file/download?path=normal/2020/05/21/17/0612d13a9ced4630ba6dad6e4a4dbbc5.png&fileName=RAM+slot.PNG
At first I tried g skill ram F4-3200C14Q-64GTZN because its recommended for AMD Ryzen and passed pcpartpicker. I later found out that its not on the QVL ASUS list so I returned it and got the corsair. It had identical issues to the corsair ie. it booted with 2 sticks but nothing with 4. I never experienced the blue death screen but I never tried any intense programs.
I sent ASUS this info they say the think there is a hardware issue but what do you guys think?
It's all brand new I have not been able to use this computer and have been messing around for a month. Now ASUS wants me to send the MB to them to have it repaired which will take over a month but I still have the ram issue. What would you do in these circumstances? Is it a hardware problem or is it the RAM since its not exactly as listed on the QVL the only difference is the version number.
I don't have alot of experience with computer builds but in the past I have seen different brands of ram and even timings work when added to the emptied slots. I guess I don't want to go through the hassle of tearing my build apart to find out it was just the wrong ram version number.