Ram/memtest

adk4200 · 12-26-2007, 01:52 PM

Hi, I'm new here, not sure if this is the right area.

Anyways, I've recently built a new computer (about 72 hours ago)

I was easily able to install vista and what not, but about 6 hours in i got the well know BSOD IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, so I got my memtest CD to check and see if that was the case. About 30 seconds in i got around 33,000 errors on all 4 gigs of RAM. I think that my computer wouldn't run solid for aroun 1-8 hours at a time with this many errors, I am stumped on what to do, and any help is greatly appreciated.

RAM: PAT DII800 PDC24G6400ELK
MOBO: ASUS P5N-E 640I SLI
CPU: INTEL CORE2QUAD E6600 @ 2.4GHZ
Vista Business

Ran memtest/memtest86+

~~Monty Python~~ · 12-27-2007, 09:08 AM

This is a hardware question, and should be moved.

Pull two of the 4 sticks of RAM and re-run the tests. If no errors, you know the bad stick(s) are off the system. If you get errors, pull one stick and re-test. Continue troubleshooting until you determine which sticks (if any) have errors.

If they are ALL bad, I'd look at motherboard, power supply, etc... If none are bad, same.

Any chance the RAM is undervolted ? What's the default voltage on the M/B and what's the minimum on the RAM.

Is the system overclocked ? If so, back it down to factory spec.

Also, check BIOS and verify that the default timings are at the RAM spec.

Is this 4 sticks of 1 Gbyte, or 2 sticks of 2 Gbyte ?

Is this the RAM ?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ILL-_-20231112

NewEgg reviews show this RAM may have a problem with errors.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231112

But I wouldn't assume that because a few disgruntled NewEgg reviewers have problems, that your RAM is bad. Some of these reviewers are complete idiots. However it sometimes gives you a direction in which to consider.

12-26-2007, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
adk4200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 OS: winvista	Ram/memtest Hi, I'm new here, not sure if this is the right area. Anyways, I've recently built a new computer (about 72 hours ago) I was easily able to install vista and what not, but about 6 hours in i got the well know BSOD IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, so I got my memtest CD to check and see if that was the case. About 30 seconds in i got around 33,000 errors on all 4 gigs of RAM. I think that my computer wouldn't run solid for aroun 1-8 hours at a time with this many errors, I am stumped on what to do, and any help is greatly appreciated. RAM: PAT DII800 PDC24G6400ELK MOBO: ASUS P5N-E 640I SLI CPU: INTEL CORE2QUAD E6600 @ 2.4GHZ Vista Business Ran memtest/memtest86+

12-27-2007, 09:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
~~Monty Python~~ Troubled Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 462 OS: Vista 32-bit Ultimate	Re: Ram/memtest This is a hardware question, and should be moved. Pull two of the 4 sticks of RAM and re-run the tests. If no errors, you know the bad stick(s) are off the system. If you get errors, pull one stick and re-test. Continue troubleshooting until you determine which sticks (if any) have errors. If they are ALL bad, I'd look at motherboard, power supply, etc... If none are bad, same. Any chance the RAM is undervolted ? What's the default voltage on the M/B and what's the minimum on the RAM. Is the system overclocked ? If so, back it down to factory spec. Also, check BIOS and verify that the default timings are at the RAM spec. Is this 4 sticks of 1 Gbyte, or 2 sticks of 2 Gbyte ? Is this the RAM ? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ILL-_-20231112 NewEgg reviews show this RAM may have a problem with errors. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231112 But I wouldn't assume that because a few disgruntled NewEgg reviewers have problems, that your RAM is bad. Some of these reviewers are complete idiots. However it sometimes gives you a direction in which to consider.