Is the Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5600 CL36 compatible with the MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI?
Yes, with caveats
Yes, with caveats: four DDR5 sticks rarely hit rated speed. Expected speed is 5600 MT/s.
- Expected speed
- 5600 MT/s
- Default speed
- 4800 MT/s
- Slots
- 4 of 4
- Maker-tested
- not listed
Speed
5600 MT/s — this kit4800JEDEC9200Board max
- Four DDR5 sticks rarely hit rated speed. With all four slots filled, most boards run DDR5 well below the rated speed. A two-stick kit of the same total capacity is the safer buy.
- Out of the box: 4800 MT/s. Every kit starts at a safe default speed. Turn on XMP in the BIOS to run it at 5600 MT/s. If Task Manager shows 4800, that's why.
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Questions
Will the Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5600 CL36 work with the MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI?
Yes, with caveats: four DDR5 sticks rarely hit rated speed. Expected speed is 5600 MT/s.
What speed will the Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5600 CL36 run at on the MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI?
Up to 5600 MT/s with XMP turned on in the BIOS. Out of the box it boots at 4800 MT/s, so Task Manager will show 4800 until you enable the profile.
Which slots should I use on the MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI?
All 4 slots. With four DDR5 sticks, expect a lower speed than the kit's rating.
Has this kit been tested on the MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI?
Not in the compatibility lists we've checked. Kits that aren't listed usually work too; the lists only cover what the manufacturer had time to test.
Do I need to change anything in the BIOS?
Yes, one setting: enable XMP, then save and restart.