Failing RAM?

[tapeloop]

Hello,

I bought an overclocked computer form here about 18 months ago and until 6 months or so it ran fine. However from then its started to BSOD randomly and I'm pretty sure it's memory related (memtest seems to confirm this).

The specs; Q6600; Abit IP35 Pro; Crucial Balistix 4 * 1gb PC-8500 DDR2 1066mhz

When I run the computer in motherboard optimized defaults, no issues, no BSODs, nice and stable and no memtest errors; but as soon as I return to the OCUK settings which clocks up to 3.2GHz then random BSOD and memtest errors all over the place.

Now before I rip the memory out and buy some new stuff is there anything I should try?

Thanks,

Tapeloop

 

[SMAndy]

Yes, there is.

Often, an overclock is limited if you have all 4 slots of RAM filled. You may need to increase the Northbridge voltage to get over this.

Or you can try increasing the RAM voltage (Check the manufacturers site for what voltage its supposed to take). This has caused me problems before. BSOD is definitely memory related, and I think increasing those voltages (try RAM voltage first) will fix this.