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Ryzen 1600X failed?

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This week my PC crashed and threw a number of errors. However the biggest one was Memory

I have 2 sets of 4GB populated in my MSI Gaming plus. Originally I thought I have lost a memory stick as it would either fail to boot or only show 4GB when installed in DIMMA2 DIMMB2
I tested each stick as a single and all OK but paired up failed to boot. (boot loop)

When installed into DIMMA1 and DIMMB1 system boots shows 8GB and runs fine. (not optimised)

This worked on all my memory.

So I assumed that the MB had failed and sort a replacement.

I have just installed a the new MB and have exactly the same issue.

I can't test my memory on another system and I don't want to fork on more memory IF this is going to be a CPU problem. I cant see it being another issue with MSI so my question

Is this a CPU issue? will this cause memory lane problems?

It's a boxed purchase so warranty will not be and issue.
 
Two questions is the memory matched? and did you RMA the board and test the replacement board or buy another? I've had shops send back faulty components as new replacements.
 
Strudders said:
2 sets Matched pairs

It's a brand New Board as I was refunded on the other one and ordered a new one.
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Strange they accepted the refund, unless the board was faulty too. That casts a little doubt over the PSU.

If the memory run fine in any combination of sticks then it points to the CPU.
 
jigger said:
Strange they accepted the refund, unless the board was faulty too. That casts a little doubt over the PSU.

If the memory run fine in any combination of sticks then it points to the CPU.
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It was the rainforest. MSI would not accept a RMA as it was under 12 months old.

However I may have resolved it from a very random post on toms hardware....

CPU cooler to tight.

Going to stress test and I will report back

I am so fed up if this is the case as it is not easy for me to do all this **** nowadays.....

I have all populated and running stress as i type this

UPDATE: Yep defo was the problem. Can't quite believe it really but there you go. 2 hour Prime95 stress test OC'ed and fine and dandy.
 
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