Hello
I have a problem that I hope somebody can help me with. I'm fairly experienced with computing and have built and overclocked systems, but am a novice compared to you folks. I've searched for solutions to this problem, but am still having problems. Please help!
I recently upgraded my ram from a 2 gb (2x1gb) to 4gb (2x4gb) with a paired set: OCZ platinum2x2gb ddr2 800mhz. (previous kit was OCZ platinum 2x1gbddr2 800mhz.) However, I noticed a few new crashes and freezes particularly when gaming so decided to memtest my system (boot disc memtest). Every time memtest runs it crashes out and reboots. This happens predictably at the same time, every time (about 15 seconds into the test).
I have tested the memory 1 stick at a time. This proves to be completely stable (admittedly only 1 hour of memtesting, but far far more stable than 15 seconds with 2 sticks).
I have underclocked the ram. I have loosened the timings (6-8-8-23). I have increased the northbridge voltage (as high as 0.3v). I have checked that the ram is receiving 2.1v. I have normal and underclocked my cpu. I have swapped the sticks with eachother. I have tried using them in the red slots instead of yellow.
I have put my old 2 sticks of ram, and found these to be completely stable (as I already knew they were).
None of the above does anything to help. Memtest still crashes out at exactly the same time, every time. During normal use, my system crashes about once an hour. Not acceptable really.
My hardware is as follows:
Gigabye ga-p35-ds3
q6600 g0 stepping (378x9) = 3.4ghz (266x9) for stability testing
memory as above
8800gtx
SB xfi extrem gamer
Any help is appreciated. I can't figure out whether the problem is with my memory (the sticks are stable individually) or the way my system is handling them. Which seems odd as I've upgraded from exactly the same make!
Thankyou, I'll keep you updated on my progress.
I have a problem that I hope somebody can help me with. I'm fairly experienced with computing and have built and overclocked systems, but am a novice compared to you folks. I've searched for solutions to this problem, but am still having problems. Please help!
I recently upgraded my ram from a 2 gb (2x1gb) to 4gb (2x4gb) with a paired set: OCZ platinum2x2gb ddr2 800mhz. (previous kit was OCZ platinum 2x1gbddr2 800mhz.) However, I noticed a few new crashes and freezes particularly when gaming so decided to memtest my system (boot disc memtest). Every time memtest runs it crashes out and reboots. This happens predictably at the same time, every time (about 15 seconds into the test).
I have tested the memory 1 stick at a time. This proves to be completely stable (admittedly only 1 hour of memtesting, but far far more stable than 15 seconds with 2 sticks).
I have underclocked the ram. I have loosened the timings (6-8-8-23). I have increased the northbridge voltage (as high as 0.3v). I have checked that the ram is receiving 2.1v. I have normal and underclocked my cpu. I have swapped the sticks with eachother. I have tried using them in the red slots instead of yellow.
I have put my old 2 sticks of ram, and found these to be completely stable (as I already knew they were).
None of the above does anything to help. Memtest still crashes out at exactly the same time, every time. During normal use, my system crashes about once an hour. Not acceptable really.
My hardware is as follows:
Gigabye ga-p35-ds3
q6600 g0 stepping (378x9) = 3.4ghz (266x9) for stability testing
memory as above
8800gtx
SB xfi extrem gamer
Any help is appreciated. I can't figure out whether the problem is with my memory (the sticks are stable individually) or the way my system is handling them. Which seems odd as I've upgraded from exactly the same make!
Thankyou, I'll keep you updated on my progress.
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