Hey all,
Posted before about my watercooled build and this issue is for the same build.
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600 @stock with EKWB velocity block
MB: Asus Prime B450m-a
RAM: Corsair 2* 8gb (CMK16GX4M2Z3200C16) @ 3200mhz 16-18-18-36 1.35v in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 - edit: these are the new modules I installed 4 weeks ago.
Added in Corsair 2*8gb (CM4X8GD3200C16K4) same as above, but reported in MB as 2133mhz and in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 - edit: these are the old modules
GPU: MSI Mech OC RX 5700XT with Bykski A-SP5700XT-X block
PSU: Corsair RM750X
Pump/res: Corsair XD5 RGB
Rads: 1*alphacool 240mm 1*EKWB 360mm
Issue 1:
Booted PC this AM after no issues last night
BSODs repeatedly: 0xc0000221 and 0xc0000428
Troubleshooted with USB boot media
Startup repair didn't work
Regular Youtube fixes for above issues didn't work
Fresh install - still had BSODs
Removed old RAM - the second listed set
BSODs went away
Installed all my drivers, multiple restarts, no issues
Ran Guild Wars 2 which is my main - no issues
?faulty RAM
Left those sticks out, planned to test on their own until issue 2 occurred
Issue 2:
Went to BIOS to make sure fans don't boot up loudly
Realised I can't do this in BIOS because it's actually on Commander Pro
Now fails to POST ??didn't change any settings
Multiple attempts to reset defaults in BIOS, no bueno
Turned off D.O.C.P on a whim that RAM is faulty
Boots in just fine on auto mode
So - is the new AND old RAM at fault or could it be the motherboard?
Unfortunately I couldn't get the exact same model numbers and rather than buy a new set I added in 2*8gb. As you can see, they do vary in their model numbers.
I'd be really grateful for any tips on how to troubleshoot this properly or if I've missed anything. I've never troubleshooted faulty RAM or motherboards.
Kind regards,
Matt
Edit: Build has been perfectly stable for the past year, with D.O.C.P on the old RAM. Stress tested for many hours under Prime95.
Posted before about my watercooled build and this issue is for the same build.
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600 @stock with EKWB velocity block
MB: Asus Prime B450m-a
RAM: Corsair 2* 8gb (CMK16GX4M2Z3200C16) @ 3200mhz 16-18-18-36 1.35v in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 - edit: these are the new modules I installed 4 weeks ago.
Added in Corsair 2*8gb (CM4X8GD3200C16K4) same as above, but reported in MB as 2133mhz and in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 - edit: these are the old modules
GPU: MSI Mech OC RX 5700XT with Bykski A-SP5700XT-X block
PSU: Corsair RM750X
Pump/res: Corsair XD5 RGB
Rads: 1*alphacool 240mm 1*EKWB 360mm
Issue 1:
Booted PC this AM after no issues last night
BSODs repeatedly: 0xc0000221 and 0xc0000428
Troubleshooted with USB boot media
Startup repair didn't work
Regular Youtube fixes for above issues didn't work
Fresh install - still had BSODs
Removed old RAM - the second listed set
BSODs went away
Installed all my drivers, multiple restarts, no issues
Ran Guild Wars 2 which is my main - no issues
?faulty RAM
Left those sticks out, planned to test on their own until issue 2 occurred
Issue 2:
Went to BIOS to make sure fans don't boot up loudly
Realised I can't do this in BIOS because it's actually on Commander Pro
Now fails to POST ??didn't change any settings
Multiple attempts to reset defaults in BIOS, no bueno
Turned off D.O.C.P on a whim that RAM is faulty
Boots in just fine on auto mode
So - is the new AND old RAM at fault or could it be the motherboard?
Unfortunately I couldn't get the exact same model numbers and rather than buy a new set I added in 2*8gb. As you can see, they do vary in their model numbers.
I'd be really grateful for any tips on how to troubleshoot this properly or if I've missed anything. I've never troubleshooted faulty RAM or motherboards.
Kind regards,
Matt
Edit: Build has been perfectly stable for the past year, with D.O.C.P on the old RAM. Stress tested for many hours under Prime95.
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