Firstimer here, so excuse my lack of knowledge or skill, but I need some help from the veterans!
So, I just put together my PC two days ago, and have been setting it up in my freetime. I am running a Z170A Krait Gaming mobo, i5 6600k, and 8gb 2x4 Patriot Viper 4 3400mhz memory. First setting up Inoticed my memory was running at 2166mhz. I turned on XMP and it shot up to the 3400mhz mark,and my core speed went up as well to 3.97ghz.
I've never done this before so I have no idea if that's what's supposed to happen or what... But I went with it. I've gotten basically tothe point now where I've installed Windows 7 Professional and I'm attempting to "Search for Updates". I have done NO OC'ing. But every time I search for updates, I get a BSOD. When I turn XMP off, no more blue screen. I am stumped. Is it my timings? My mobo is compatible with 3400 memory, but I am not sure about the proc.
Please help a newbie out fellas. It would be much appreciated!
So, I just put together my PC two days ago, and have been setting it up in my freetime. I am running a Z170A Krait Gaming mobo, i5 6600k, and 8gb 2x4 Patriot Viper 4 3400mhz memory. First setting up Inoticed my memory was running at 2166mhz. I turned on XMP and it shot up to the 3400mhz mark,and my core speed went up as well to 3.97ghz.
I've never done this before so I have no idea if that's what's supposed to happen or what... But I went with it. I've gotten basically tothe point now where I've installed Windows 7 Professional and I'm attempting to "Search for Updates". I have done NO OC'ing. But every time I search for updates, I get a BSOD. When I turn XMP off, no more blue screen. I am stumped. Is it my timings? My mobo is compatible with 3400 memory, but I am not sure about the proc.
Please help a newbie out fellas. It would be much appreciated!