RAM help

[Robert]

Hi guys,

I bought a P5Q Pro last week along with another kit of Corsair XMS2 6400 (2*2gb).

All went well - got into windows...everything was fine (previous installation).

I powered down, unplugged and sorted a few SATA cables. On bootup it kept blue screening. I ran memtest and my new set of 2*2gb (already had another set) was faulty.

I ordered another set - which came today and my PC won't even boot with it.

What gives? It's the same 4gb kit that currently sits in my PC.

with 3 sticks in (old kit + 1 2gb stick from the new kit) it shows the Asus splash screen but seems to lock

 

[95thrifles]

Have you manually set the voltage in the BIOS? often mobo's undervolt RAM which isnt so much an issue with 2 sticks but becomes more of an issue with 3/4, you could also try notching NB up a touch, and ensure you have latest BIOS version

 

[Robert]

Yeah tried setting the voltages manually.

The NB shouldn't matter as it's working perfectly atm with exactly the same kit (just older).

 

[Ch3m1c4L]

are you adding the ram or replacing it? If your adding it, then you have to up the NB a bit, as 4 sticks = moar power!

Other than that, could just be unlucky. Try different slots etc, could be the ram is less tolerant, or something.

 

[ekam]

faulty ram?