How can you tell if your RAM slots are bad?

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I've come to a conclusion that I think my RAM slots are bad,as my computer keeps crashing and i've run out of other ideas..
 

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I've come to a conclusion that I think my RAM slots are bad,as my computer keeps crashing and i've run out of other ideas..

On the DVD or in the downloaded ISO, in the Boot folder you will find a memory test program... Let it run overnight and see if there are any errors....
 

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XP Pro SP3 X86 / Win7 Pro X86Amd 64 x2 4200 (2.4ghz)Kingston DDR2 800 2gbNvidia GF-8400
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Homebrew
OS
XP Pro SP3 X86 / Win7 Pro X86
CPU
Amd 64 x2 4200 (2.4ghz)
Motherboard
Asus M2N-MX SE Plus
Memory
Kingston DDR2 800 2gb
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GF-8400
Sound Card
Realtek on Motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer x-193bw
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
Western Digital 500g
PSU
350watt In-Win
Case
In-Win
Cooling
Air
Keyboard
yes
Mouse
yes
Internet Speed
5mpbs
Other Info
Also ASRock ION 330 as HTPC (on XP).
Acer Aspire as GP netbook (on XP).
I've come to a conclusion that I think my RAM slots are bad,as my computer keeps crashing and i've run out of other ideas..

On the DVD or in the downloaded ISO, in the Boot folder you will find a memory test program... Let it run overnight and see if there are any errors....

Which memtest86 ?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 64 bit
OS
Windows 7 64 bit

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

XP Pro SP3 X86 / Win7 Pro X86Amd 64 x2 4200 (2.4ghz)Kingston DDR2 800 2gbNvidia GF-8400
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Homebrew
OS
XP Pro SP3 X86 / Win7 Pro X86
CPU
Amd 64 x2 4200 (2.4ghz)
Motherboard
Asus M2N-MX SE Plus
Memory
Kingston DDR2 800 2gb
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GF-8400
Sound Card
Realtek on Motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer x-193bw
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
Western Digital 500g
PSU
350watt In-Win
Case
In-Win
Cooling
Air
Keyboard
yes
Mouse
yes
Internet Speed
5mpbs
Other Info
Also ASRock ION 330 as HTPC (on XP).
Acer Aspire as GP netbook (on XP).
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