Memtest Fails in 1, passes in another

sage789 · 08-22-2009, 06:34 AM

How do I diagnose the problem if the system fails Memtest86+ v2.11 for 2 sets of RAM that both pass in a separate system? Is there software that will check the GPU, etc? Or should I try switching out the GPU and rerun Memtest? The system boots, but is unstable (random problems, such as I had several unsuccessful W7 installs before it finally completed without any errors; installing software is also problematic in some instances (such as patching PowerDVD8), etc. A couple of BSODs also.

The system that fails is:
CPU: Intel C2D E6550 2.33GHz
MB: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R
GPU: ATI Radeon 4850
PSU: Corsair HX520W
HDD: Sata Maxtor DiamondMax 21 320GB
DVD-ROM: IDE

Running W7 x64

The RAM that failed in one, but succeeded multiple passes in another:
OCZ PC2 8500 4GB (2x2)
G.Skill F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK (2x2)

Thanks!

**wrench97** · 08-22-2009, 07:45 AM

Test it one stick at a time in the system that has the issue.
Are you running both brands at the same time?
Is the voltage set to the sticks recommended voltage?

sage789 · 08-22-2009, 08:02 AM

I did try them individually and they both failed. I did not make any changes to voltage or anything in BIOS.

**wrench97** · 08-22-2009, 08:09 AM

From the part number on the stick you'll need to find the rated voltage and set it accordingly.

08-22-2009, 06:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
sage789 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Vista SP2, W7	Memtest Fails in 1, passes in another How do I diagnose the problem if the system fails Memtest86+ v2.11 for 2 sets of RAM that both pass in a separate system? Is there software that will check the GPU, etc? Or should I try switching out the GPU and rerun Memtest? The system boots, but is unstable (random problems, such as I had several unsuccessful W7 installs before it finally completed without any errors; installing software is also problematic in some instances (such as patching PowerDVD8), etc. A couple of BSODs also. The system that fails is: CPU: Intel C2D E6550 2.33GHz MB: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R GPU: ATI Radeon 4850 PSU: Corsair HX520W HDD: Sata Maxtor DiamondMax 21 320GB DVD-ROM: IDE Running W7 x64 The RAM that failed in one, but succeeded multiple passes in another: OCZ PC2 8500 4GB (2x2) G.Skill F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK (2x2) Thanks!

08-22-2009, 07:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,641 OS: Win7	Re: Memtest Fails in 1, passes in another Test it one stick at a time in the system that has the issue. Are you running both brands at the same time? Is the voltage set to the sticks recommended voltage? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

08-22-2009, 08:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
sage789 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Vista SP2, W7	Re: Memtest Fails in 1, passes in another I did try them individually and they both failed. I did not make any changes to voltage or anything in BIOS.

08-22-2009, 08:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,641 OS: Win7	Re: Memtest Fails in 1, passes in another From the part number on the stick you'll need to find the rated voltage and set it accordingly. __________________ Power Supply and Selection