Ram Problems

Cheverge · 07-15-2009, 05:31 PM

My computer has been running fine for months, then today while playing a pretty graphical game, my monitor goes black and says check signal source like its not plugged in, but my computer is still running, all the lights on etc. I had to restart the computer by the power button. It has done this like 5 more times, each while playing a game, if it just sits there or I'm just online, it seems to be ok? I ran windows memory diagnostic test and it came up that there was a hardware problem, but crashed soon afterward, and now when I run it it comes back ok? What i a good free program to test memory, I dont have any more ram laying around to swap out. The ram isnt overclocked, everything is on auto or factory settings.

makinu1der2 · 07-15-2009, 06:26 PM

Hello,

Post the make/model of the PC. If this is a custom build then post the specs.

Include PSU brand and wattage.

Post the temps and voltage from the BIOS.

You can use memtest to test the memory

http://www.memtest.org/

Cheverge · 07-15-2009, 07:23 PM

Custom Built.
Abit AW9D-Max board,
Q6600 Quad Core,
2 1gig Sticks of OCZ Reaper Ram 800mhz,
EVGA 8800 GTS 512,
Smilodon Raidmax case,
Thermaltech Toughpower 700 watt PSU,
Cooler Master V8 CPU Cooler,
LG dvd/rw drive,
2 hard drives, 1 250gb and 1 750gb.
Vista Ultimate 64 bit.
I think thats about it, if you need anything else let me know.
Also it crashes randomly too, not just when gaming.
CPU Core voltage 1.3125,
DDR2 Voltage 2.00,
MCH & PCIe 1.5V Voltage 1.50.
CPU temp 38 C System temp 36 C.
With memtest, I burn the iso then what? run it from within windows or? thanks

Cheverge · 07-15-2009, 09:45 PM

I ran the memtest, it didnt report any errors, maybe it isnt the ram? i dunno?

makinu1der2 · 07-15-2009, 09:51 PM

Have you cleaned the inside of the case?

Blow any dust from fans/heatsink and vents.

Make sure GPU fan cleaned of any dust.

What are the GPU temps under load.

Download GPU-Z and post temps.

http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/

Cheverge · 07-16-2009, 03:11 PM

It was very dusty, I cleaned it all out, and installed filters on all the intake fans as well. right now with the internet running and world of wwarcraft running the gpu tempo is around 66-67. Is that an ok temp?

makinu1der2 · 07-17-2009, 05:54 AM

Look like you just needed a good cleaning. Those GPU temps should be fine.

Cheverge · 07-18-2009, 12:02 PM

Ya, it seemed to fix it, I havent had any problems since. Thanks a bunch. The GPU temps did get up into mid seventies when i played wow for awhile, is that still ok? Should I look for an aftermarket cooler for the gpu?

makinu1der2 · 07-18-2009, 01:30 PM

Your temps appear to be fine while in game I don't see a need for you to have to get an

VGA Cooler if you need to you can download EVGA Precision and increase the fan to 70%

http://www.evga.com/precision/

07-15-2009, 05:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cheverge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 132 OS: XP/Vista	Ram Problems My computer has been running fine for months, then today while playing a pretty graphical game, my monitor goes black and says check signal source like its not plugged in, but my computer is still running, all the lights on etc. I had to restart the computer by the power button. It has done this like 5 more times, each while playing a game, if it just sits there or I'm just online, it seems to be ok? I ran windows memory diagnostic test and it came up that there was a hardware problem, but crashed soon afterward, and now when I run it it comes back ok? What i a good free program to test memory, I dont have any more ram laying around to swap out. The ram isnt overclocked, everything is on auto or factory settings. Last edited by Cheverge; 07-15-2009 at 05:56 PM.

07-15-2009, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,025 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1,Win XP SP3,Ubuntu 9.04,Sabayon 4,Windows 7 RC1 x64 My System	Re: Ram Problems Hello, Post the make/model of the PC. If this is a custom build then post the specs. Include PSU brand and wattage. Post the temps and voltage from the BIOS. You can use memtest to test the memory http://www.memtest.org/ __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."

07-15-2009, 07:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cheverge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 132 OS: XP/Vista	Re: Ram Problems Custom Built. Abit AW9D-Max board, Q6600 Quad Core, 2 1gig Sticks of OCZ Reaper Ram 800mhz, EVGA 8800 GTS 512, Smilodon Raidmax case, Thermaltech Toughpower 700 watt PSU, Cooler Master V8 CPU Cooler, LG dvd/rw drive, 2 hard drives, 1 250gb and 1 750gb. Vista Ultimate 64 bit. I think thats about it, if you need anything else let me know. Also it crashes randomly too, not just when gaming. CPU Core voltage 1.3125, DDR2 Voltage 2.00, MCH & PCIe 1.5V Voltage 1.50. CPU temp 38 C System temp 36 C. With memtest, I burn the iso then what? run it from within windows or? thanks Last edited by dai; 07-17-2009 at 06:08 AM.

07-15-2009, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cheverge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 132 OS: XP/Vista	Re: Ram Problems I ran the memtest, it didnt report any errors, maybe it isnt the ram? i dunno?

07-15-2009, 09:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,025 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1,Win XP SP3,Ubuntu 9.04,Sabayon 4,Windows 7 RC1 x64 My System	Re: Ram Problems Have you cleaned the inside of the case? Blow any dust from fans/heatsink and vents. Make sure GPU fan cleaned of any dust. What are the GPU temps under load. Download GPU-Z and post temps. http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/ __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."

07-16-2009, 03:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cheverge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 132 OS: XP/Vista	Re: Ram Problems It was very dusty, I cleaned it all out, and installed filters on all the intake fans as well. right now with the internet running and world of wwarcraft running the gpu tempo is around 66-67. Is that an ok temp?

07-17-2009, 05:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,025 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1,Win XP SP3,Ubuntu 9.04,Sabayon 4,Windows 7 RC1 x64 My System	Re: Ram Problems Look like you just needed a good cleaning. Those GPU temps should be fine. __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."

07-18-2009, 12:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cheverge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 132 OS: XP/Vista	Re: Ram Problems Ya, it seemed to fix it, I havent had any problems since. Thanks a bunch. The GPU temps did get up into mid seventies when i played wow for awhile, is that still ok? Should I look for an aftermarket cooler for the gpu?

07-18-2009, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,025 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1,Win XP SP3,Ubuntu 9.04,Sabayon 4,Windows 7 RC1 x64 My System	Re: Ram Problems Your temps appear to be fine while in game I don't see a need for you to have to get an VGA Cooler if you need to you can download EVGA Precision and increase the fan to 70% http://www.evga.com/precision/ __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."