Never run Memtest before.. what does this mean?

[Deleted member 651465]

Hey all,

I've been having random freezing in Windows 7 and after a bit of Googling, I've come to the conclusion the RAM may be faulty.

I have 16GB of matched Gskill RipJaws 1600MHz, so 4 sticks in 4 slots. Running Memtest from bootable CD I get 1 red line, similar to this..

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*THIS IS NOT MINE, BUT JUST AN ILLUSTRATION OF WHAT I SEE*

This happens almost immediately, but I've left it running today whilst I'm at work to see if any more errors surface.

Does this mean one of the sticks is faulty?

Thanks

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Thanks for the info Huddy!

Just followed the advice, tested 1 stick at a time.. 1 has failed in two different slots while the others consistently pass.

I guess this means RMA to Gskill? Will they want the single stick, or the pair? I know it seems obvious, but I'm guessing the sticks aren't tied to each other in that way and don't want to send more than I need to.

 

[Deleted member 651465]

RMA submitted, just waiting to hear back.

Thanks for all your help! Praying for a fast turnaround