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    Ram problem

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by wall_street, Aug 1, 2012.

  1. wall_street

    wall_street Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I recently upgraded my ram from 6GB [2GB + 4GB] 1333mhz hynix to 8GB [4GB + 4GB] Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz. The problem is, i get BSOD if the rams are in dual channel. If they are in single channel, then no BSOD. Memtest86+ also show errors after test 5. However these errors only occur when the ram is in dual channel setup. I ran memtest86+ on individual stick and found zero errors. The same result came when i ran both stick in single channel setup; no errors. i know my processor will only support 1333mhz, but shouldn't the ram have down clocked on its own. So, is the ram at fault or is it something else?
     
    wall_street, Aug 1, 2012
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Obviously: the RAM is at fault.

    Get different sticks to try.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Aug 1, 2012
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