How to test specific error address in memtest?

[sneekypeet]

No it was not on the same gear. I gave him my PSU though so he can test it together with ram (i suspect either ram or mobo issue). Wouldnt it be better if he tested it in a different gear so that if errors do come out, we can be almost sure it is the ram stick at fault. Unfortunately where I live, the tech guys are not as adept as those in the US. They basically employ people who run everything by the book - that is why I am here in a tech forum looking for help. Believe me, if the tech guys here were as competent, I wouldn't be in a tech forum feeling like an idiot.

Well right now, it is hard to say what is the issue. Could be the motherboard, could be the CPU, but it could also be that the RAM does not like working on your motherboard. If it is the latter, are you going to buy a motherboard and CPU to find out the ram is funky? See where I am going here? Unless you match the tested system Corsair is using, you have no idea if you are going to run into the same issue.

 

[alrightman]

I mean the memory test failing was already a pretty clear indication it’s not working on your system

Yes I agree which is why I had them test it. The problem now is, now I learned about upping voltages and things which in retrospect I should have researched about before requesting an RMA. But the RAM seems to be working in my system except during those freezing in game which by itself is a very rare occurrence, but it is extremely annoying. The issue doesn't come up during browsing or anything.

Well right now, it is hard to say what is the issue. Could be the motherboard, could be the CPU, but it could also be that the RAM does not like working on your motherboard. If it is the latter, are you going to buy a motherboard and CPU to find out the ram is funky? See where I am going here? Unless you match the tested system Corsair is using, you have no idea if you are going to run into the same issue.

I mean if the RAM doesnt like working with my mobo and cpu, wouldn't it be cheaper to just buy a different RAM which would be extremely unfortunate because I am a tech noob and the guys running the tech stores have the anything goes attitude

 

[Solaris17]

I mean if the RAM doesnt like working with my mobo and cpu, wouldn't it be cheaper to just buy a different RAM which would be extremely unfortunate because I am a tech noob and the guys running the tech stores have the anything goes attitude

So just to be crystal CLEAR this RAM is NOT with Corsair, it is with a local tech shop?

 

[sneekypeet]

First of all, please stop multiple posting. Look at this to see how the forum works... https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/...osts-and-use-the-multi-quote-features.234427/

You could buy different RAM, sure. It is the cheapest route. But if you had the RAM in hand, we could see if you even needed to bother going that far with it. I also have to think that it may be a budget RAM issue, and with you stating that you are limited in funds, it is likely you will find the same thing with another kit

 

[lorraine walsh]

Unfortunately new RAM isnt on my budget now. I guess ill have to wait. I also brought my PSU so they can diagnose (both are corsair)

Oh before i forget

i7 6700

Gtx 1070 asus strix

2x8gb corsair vengeance lpx

750W RMi corsair gold rated

Asus b150 pro gaming aura

Hdd WD10EZEX 1tb
SSD samsung evo 850 m.2 256gb

Well I would recommend you to Go for the new RAM. This type of issues are keep going to arise so yeah better be prepared.

 

[alrightman]

So just to be crystal CLEAR this RAM is NOT with Corsair, it is with a local tech shop?

It is with a tech store that is the exclusive corsair distributor (authorized reseller) in the country so for RMA issues, they go directly to corsair

First of all, please stop multiple posting. Look at this to see how the forum works... https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/...osts-and-use-the-multi-quote-features.234427/

You could buy different RAM, sure. It is the cheapest route. But if you had the RAM in hand, we could see if you even needed to bother going that far with it. I also have to think that it may be a budget RAM issue, and with you stating that you are limited in funds, it is likely you will find the same thing with another kit

I am using what I think is decent RAM
Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x8gb 2400mhz. I wouldn't say it is the most expensive, but it isn't something someone in a budget would buy, is it?

Also, does my rig look like it has some incompatibility issues?
The one I can think of is
the ram is rated at 2400mhz but my mobo can only do 2133mhz although it will automatically make ram go to 2133, right?

 

[sneekypeet]

I am using what I think is decent RAM
Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x8gb 2400mhz. I wouldn't say it is the most expensive, but it isn't something someone in a budget would buy, is it?

Also, does my rig look like it has some incompatibility issues?
The one I can think of is
the ram is rated at 2400mhz but my mobo can only do 2133mhz although it will automatically make ram go to 2133, right?

Just because it looks fancy does not exclude it from Corsair's value oriented lineup. Yes it is budget/value ram This is why they also offer Dominators, top tier memory for them.

Also reread the beginning of post 29 and stop with the multiple posts please!

 

[qubit]

No it was not on the same gear. I gave him my PSU though so he can test it together with ram (i suspect either ram or mobo issue). Wouldnt it be better if he tested it in a different gear so that if errors do come out, we can be almost sure it is the ram stick at fault. Unfortunately where I live, the tech guys are not as adept as those in the US. They basically employ people who run everything by the book - that is why I am here in a tech forum looking for help. Believe me, if the tech guys here were as competent, I wouldn't be in a tech forum feeling like an idiot.

I get your frustration, buddy.

imho it looks like the ram is faulty. Sometimes these things are marginal so swapping the mobo, PSU etc doesn't show up the fault leaving the situation ambiguous. This is why it's always good to get a double verify if you can, but that doesn't seem possible here, unfortunately.

I once had some DDR memory that was consistently flaky on one mobo (Windows locked up shortly after booting, regardless of activity) but not the other and another stick was fine on both, making troubleshooting inconclusive. In the end the flaky stick failed completely on both mobos, so it was definitely that which was bad. Changing mobo sockets is also worthwhile doing in such circumstances.

 

[alrightman]

Just because it looks fancy does not exclude it from Corsair's value oriented lineup. Yes it is budget/value ram This is why they also offer Dominators, top tier memory for them.

Oh ok. If I can say for sure that RAM is the issue I would have no problem buying the corsair dominator. I think I am misunderstood I don't have money issues, but rather I wouldn't find a use to buy a new RAM when waiting for the old one to be returned to me I'm stingy that way . Can you check out my system specs maybe you can identify some things that aren't supposed to work together? I'm going to change my motherboard either way, I'm thinking of getting an H270 pro gaming carbon from msi if that is any good?

 

[sneekypeet]

Oh ok. If I can say for sure that RAM is the issue I would have no problem buying the corsair dominator. I think I am misunderstood I don't have money issues, but rather I wouldn't find a use to buy a new RAM when waiting for the old one to be returned to me I'm stingy that way . Can you check out my system specs maybe you can identify some things that aren't supposed to work together? I'm going to change my motherboard either way, I'm thinking of getting an H270 pro gaming carbon from msi if that is any good?

A quick look at the QVL for RAM on that motherboard you have shows that the RAM you use is not on it. I would look at that for a new kit before buying, and as to the other motherboard, I have no idea.

 

[alrightman]

I get your frustration, buddy.

imho it looks like the ram is faulty. Sometimes these things are marginal so swapping the mobo, PSU etc doesn't show up the fault leaving the situation ambiguous. This is why it's always good to get a double verify if you can, but that doesn't seem possible here, unfortunately.

I once had some DDR memory that was consistently flaky on one mobo (Windows locked up shortly after booting, regardless of activity) but not the other and another stick was fine on both, making troubleshooting inconclusive. In the end the flaky stick failed completely on both mobos, so it was definitely that which was bad. Changing mobo sockets is also worthwhile doing in such circumstances.

Thanks for this, if I do get a new RAM, I'll just try to put it on slots 1 and 3 instead of 2 and 4 and see what happens afterwards. I'm planning on getting a new motherboard aswell for my i7 6700, do you have any suggestions? (currently looking at h270 pro gaming carbon by msi

A quick look at the QVL for RAM on that motherboard you have shows that the RAM you use is not on it. I would look at that for a new kit before buying, and as to the other motherboard, I have no idea.

It is not on it. I changed the timings once (to be the same as corsair website but I updated my BIOS afterwards, I'm no sure if updating BIOS returned the RAM settings to default? I'm thinking that if it didn't it could've caused the test, I was I guess too tired to check if it went back to default after bios update. Does the RAM being 8x2 2400mhz instead of 4x4 be a cause of the problem arent they technicall the same and is this *at all possible* the cause of me freezing in game even if it works the other 99% of the time?

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

Thanks for this, if I do get a new RAM, I'll just try to put it on slots 1 and 3 instead of 2 and 4 and see what happens afterwards. I'm planning on getting a new motherboard aswell for my i7 6700, do you have any suggestions? (currently looking at h270 pro gaming carbon by msi

If you buy a new motherboard, you still have to check the QVL list before buying ram to ensure compatibility. Not all memory is created equal, so if whatever you buy is not on that list, you might as well roll 2d6 and pray to the gnomish gods.

Which of your threads do you want me to delete? You don't need more than one.

All of them?

I vote for this one, twice.

 

[sneekypeet]

Thanks for this, if I do get a new RAM, I'll just try to put it on slots 1 and 3 instead of 2 and 4 and see what happens afterwards. I'm planning on getting a new motherboard aswell for my i7 6700, do you have any suggestions? (currently looking at h270 pro gaming carbon by msi

It is not on it. I changed the timings once (to be the same as corsair website but I updated my BIOS afterwards, I'm no sure if updating BIOS returned the RAM settings to default? I'm thinking that if it didn't it could've caused the test, I was I guess too tired to check if it went back to default after bios update. Does the RAM being 8x2 2400mhz instead of 4x4 be a cause of the problem arent they technicall the same and is this *at all possible* the cause of me freezing in game even if it works the other 99% of the time?

You were warned twice already, so you have points now that will lead to the fact that you will no longer be able to post. I strongly urge you to look at the link I provided in post #29.

Your methodology for testing is all over the place. Until you have the kit back in hand, are willing to read what we advise, and can report back with consistent information, I see no point to continue with any information on the topic of this thread. You have gone from help me with this issue, to a full blown bin everything and start over. You state you are a PC noob, and we are trying to help, but it appears everything is going over your head, and you just want to throw money at the issue and hope it goes away.

 

[alrightman]

You were warned twice already, so you have points now that will lead to the fact that you will no longer be able to post. I strongly urge you to look at the link I provided in post #29.

Your methodology for testing is all over the place. Until you have the kit back in hand, are willing to read what we advise, and can report back with consistent information, I see no point to continue with any information on the topic of this thread. You have gone from help me with this issue, to a full blown bin everything and start over. You state you are a PC noob, and we are trying to help, but it appears everything is going over your head, and you just want to throw money at the issue and hope it goes away.

I apologize for that, the problem is, I monitor this thread for any replies and I reply asap, and after replying another person would reply so I'm not able to multiquote. Also, since as stated previously, I am a tech noob, you are right with my methodology being over the place because ive looked for countless advice from reddit, techpowerup and other forums and i have received different ideas (mobo is bad, psu is bad, ram is bad) id like to apologize for that.

 

[EarthDog]

Maybe slow down a bit...considering EDITING your previous post to a reply that just happened. If you haven't noticed, the site does prompt you when a new post was added/edited...

EDIT: Clearly, shotgunning your problem out to different sites and multiple threads on the same site, isn't a great way to get information.