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  1. Posts : 3,028
    Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1
       #21

    Have you tried using only 1 stick at a time?
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  2. Posts : 42
    Windows 7 Home Premium X64
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       #22

    4 sticks


    I reinstalled windows and currently all 4 sticks are in and its working fine........ill hold my breath but in the morning it'll most likely blue screen. 24 hours later what does that mean?
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  3. Posts : 12,177
    Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
       #23

    I hope that the re-install solved the problem.

    If not, we can use some more information.

    Is the after 24 hours blue screen a recurring issue?

    Did you put the two sticks that failed back in?

    boucher19 said:
    U are aware that they are the same make and model.
    Are they from the same lot?
    If the manufacture changed the chip type, different chip lot or version, can affect how/if they will work together.

    Capt.Jack Sparrow said:
    boucher19 said:
    K guys whats going on. with both sticks the system reboots about 30 seconds into the test?
    How may RAM slots do you have ?? If both a same model try with different slots and see if happens !!
    Check you motherboard manual, it will tell you what slots need to be used with 1 stick, which slots need to be used with 2 sticks, etc.

    Some MOBOs must have one stick in only one slot, if in the wrong slot you will have problems.
    2 sticks in two specific slots, wrong slots and you'll have problems.

    boucher19 said:
    4 slots can you put ram slots in the last two even when the first ones are not full?
    See above, must be in the exact slots mentioned in your motherboard manual.

    boucher19 said:
    Moved around still restrating? What next?
    Please be more specific, what memory stick did you put in which slot.

    You may have a bad slot, take good notes when testing your RAM.

    You are hunting for both bad RAM and bad slots.
    If a RAM stick fails, check it in another slot. Then check an already passed RAM stick in that slot that failed.

    boucher19 said:
    The timings displayed at the top of memtest look very strange although i have them set in the bios to 9-9-9-24 like the sticks say. And i have tried auto same problem.
    Tell us exactly what the 'very strange' timing info was, and was it the same on any other stick or are they all different?

    boucher19 said:
    I reinstalled windows and currently all 4 sticks are in and its working fine........ill hold my breath but in the morning it'll most likely blue screen. 24 hours later what does that mean?
    You mentioned you had 8GB RAM and two failed, tell us exactly how many sticks you have and what the capacity of each stick is.
    List them one by one.

    Did you buy all the RAM at the same time?
    From the same place?
    Did this RAM run in a different computer?

    Your MOBO will have a standard low default setting for Auto, this is to keep from frying the RAM on initial startup, you will need to set the BIOS to the RAM specifications.
    Most RAM will run at a lower settings, will depend on the RAM.

    If two sticks pass the mem86 test separately, but not together, it could be a bad slot or incompatible RAM.
    Which slots where they tested in?

    Be methodical in your testing, keep good notes.

    Did you install the drivers from the DVD or D/L new ones?

    Did you flash your BIOS?
    What BIOS version is installed now?
    Is there a newer version available?
    Check your MOBO site for any known problems with that MOBO or version of BIOS.

    Sorry for the overload, but you have asked a lot of questions and tried many things.
    It's difficult for us to know exactly the steps you have taken, a small clue may tip one of us off to the potential culprit.

    At this point the possibilities are many, need to start narrowing them down, one at a time.
    Last edited by Dave76; 18 Jun 2010 at 05:28.
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  4. Posts : 42
    Windows 7 Home Premium X64
    Thread Starter
       #24

    all sticks


    All sticks seemed to pass now the only thing I am suffering from now is random restarts
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  5. Posts : 42
    Windows 7 Home Premium X64
    Thread Starter
       #25

    Yes i bought all four sticks at the same time and yes one did fail a memory test and the system behaves the same with and without it. I have tried every frequency setting for the ram. setting it to 800mhz does not allow the system to start. I will look into this farther tomorrow I have a long day of work ahead of me.
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  6. Posts : 42
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    Thread Starter
       #26

    At the top of the screen where the timings should be it says 2-0-5....ddr1 this didnt make any sense to me
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  7. Posts : 12,177
    Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
       #27

    That's strange, the ddr1 could mean it's running in single channel mode, not good.

    The random re-starts are indicating a serious error.

    Check updates for your drivers, chipset would be the first one to look at.

    Check the BIOS version and if there is a newer one, when you have some time.
    If there is a new BIOS check if the change log mentions anything about RAM issues.
    Last edited by Dave76; 20 Jul 2010 at 10:09.
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  8. Posts : 42
    Windows 7 Home Premium X64
    Thread Starter
       #28

    ....


    after testing all four sticks again two failed they are rmaed on there way back to patriot. The other two sticks were doing wonderful for two days absolutley no bsod..............then this morning it wont boot random restarts at loading screen.....help its like after it cools down for the night then gets turned back on it messes up..... waaaaaaaaa!
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  9. Posts : 12,177
    Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
       #29

    Random problems with RAM can be attributed several possible causes, these are a few known issues.

    • CPU heat sink or block over tightened, or could be a bent CPU pin.
    • VTT not set high enough to drive all channels.
    • MSConfig settings. Start menu then type msconfig then go to boot tab, Advanced options, then uncheck Number of processors & Maximum memory, then Restart your pc and check your listed RAM.


    For the heat sink and water block, try loosening the bolts a quarter turn at a time, check RAM listing.
    D/L and run Real Temp or other temperature monitoring program.
    If temps are high, check CPU pins and thermal paste.

    When testing RAM sticks always test slots. If you get a bad test change the stick and test again to check for a bad slot, these can be random so keep that in mind.
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  10. Posts : 42
    Windows 7 Home Premium X64
    Thread Starter
       #30

    new sticks


    So i now have 4 sticks that at the moment pass memtest with several passes
    and I am going to reinstall windows once again
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