Maybe you can help, Memory not stable at stock specs

SL1DEmemphis · Mar 23, 2010

I have been having the issue where my memory is not stable at stock specifications. The only way I can enter my OS at spec is if I up the volts on my DRAM.

My PC specs are as follows:

ASUS M4A78T-E
AMD Phenom II x4 965BE - C3 (Megahalems Cooler)
OCZ DDR3 PC3-12800/ 1600MHz / AMD Black Edition / AOD Ready / CAS 8 / 4GB Dual Channel
( 4GB (2x2048MB) D/C Kit PN -OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK )
Windows 7 Ult. 64bit

Programs I have available to me are Prime95, OCCT, SpeedFan, CPU-Z, CPUID Hardware monitor, Turbo V, and AMD Overdrive.

I tried setting BIOS to default and setting up the clocks and speed manually.
8-8-8-24, 1600MHz, 1.65-1.66 Volts.

I can not enter my OS with this setting, it freezes at the windows logo at start
I can usually enter the OS after upping the volts on it to 1.76-1.78v, but if I attempt Prime95 or OCCT linpack it fails or freezes requiring a restart.
I have even attempted changing things in the CPU-NB, and HT with no avail. :banghead:

Any help/guidance would be much appreciated.
~SL1DE

trickson · Mar 23, 2010

You need to put the juice to that RAM go 2.0 - 2.1 it should run just fine then . My plat ram OCZ will do the same thing ! I took it to 2.1 in the bios and all is fine now . They say 1.7 but that will just not work on this stuff .

SL1DEmemphis · Mar 23, 2010

Ok, I guess I am just a worry wart. I'm new to the custom stuff and I'm afraid of blowing stuff up. I'll give it a go. Thanks for the response.

FreedomEclipse · Mar 23, 2010

SL1DEmemphis said:
Ok, I guess I am just a worry wart. I'm new to the custom stuff and I'm afraid of blowing stuff up. I'll give it a go. Thanks for the response.

Just aswell - OCZ have a lifetime warranty on all their ram.

trickson · Mar 23, 2010

SL1DEmemphis said:
Ok, I guess I am just a worry wart. I'm new to the custom stuff and I'm afraid of blowing stuff up. I'll give it a go. Thanks for the response.

Well yeah . putting 2.0 volts isn't going to do nothing like BLOW up your computer or the RAM . OCZ must have it wrong or some thing because mine is the SAME WAY AS YOURS (or was ) till I upped the voltage to 2.0 volts nothing less on this OCZ DDR2 Plat will work .
I hope it helps .

brandonwh64 · Mar 23, 2010

try 1.9V thats what i ran my corsairs at when i had that same motherboard

SL1DEmemphis · Mar 23, 2010

just tried 1.9. got to OS and started Prime95 and the the red blotches of death started appearing on screen. bumped it to 2.0, in prime95 right. wish me luck.

brandonwh64 · Mar 23, 2010

2.0V shouldn't hurt the ram. if it works keep it like that

trickson · Mar 23, 2010

brandonwh64 said:
2.0V shouldn't hurt the ram. if it works keep it like that

It will be fine . Hell I would take it to 2.1 volts and still would be fine .

brandonwh64 · Mar 23, 2010

only time its not good to use that much voltage is when its a X58 system

crush3r · Mar 23, 2010

This is DDR3 we're talking about, not DDR2. 1.8V+ is a lot for DDR3!

SL1DEmemphis · Mar 23, 2010

Failed at 2.0v. trying 2.1 now.

TotalChaos · Mar 23, 2010

crush3r said:
This is DDR3 we're talking about, not DDR2. 1.8V+ is a lot for DDR3!

I was thinking the same thing and he's going for 2.1v now :twitch:

trickson · Mar 23, 2010

SL1DEmemphis said:
Failed at 2.0v. trying 2.1 now.

If it fails then you need new RAM .

FreedomEclipse · Mar 23, 2010

SL1DEmemphis - dont bother upping the ram, Just apply for an RMA & send it back. Life time warranty - they'l send you a new set for free

trickson · Mar 23, 2010

TotalChaos said:
I was thinking the same thing and he's going for 2.1v now

Yeah I know but if the RAM is bad then it is BAD his seems to be on the BAD side . It is not going to kill the board so what does he have to loose ? The RAM is toast any way .

SL1DEmemphis · Mar 23, 2010

I guess thats what I need to do then huh. alright, thanks for the help folks.

trickson · Mar 23, 2010

SL1DEmemphis said:
I guess thats what I need to do then huh. alright, thanks for the help folks.

Yeah sucks but your RAM is no good . have you test each stick ? maybe just one is bad and is causing the problem ?

SL1DEmemphis · Mar 23, 2010

No, i haven't should I do that? I mean I will have to send both back right?

SL1DEmemphis · Mar 23, 2010

also, does it matter what DIMM slots they are in? I put them in the 2 closest the CPU.

trickson · Mar 23, 2010

SL1DEmemphis said:
No, i haven't should I do that? I mean I will have to send both back right?

IDK . Doesn't DDR3 RAM run better wit h3 sticks ? why not get better RAM than that and more ?

SL1DEmemphis · Mar 23, 2010

I just lowered the speed to 1066 MHz for the time being. I also made a support ticket on OCZ's website. balls.

SL1DEmemphis · Mar 24, 2010

!!!

zOMG. so I was reading customer reviews on my OCZ Black Edition ram on Newegg and I happen to come across someone else with the same motherboard and ram(ofcourse) as I do... and in his review he posted his BIOS settings for his ram. I *may not have to RMA now. I changed my settings and I made it to the OS with no hiccup.

low volts at 1.66v, 1600MHz, 8-8-8-24. Time to torture test it, wish me luck

TotalChaos · Mar 24, 2010

glad you got results, let us know how you make out

SL1DEmemphis · Mar 24, 2010

Well, I got better results. Unfortunately, I think I still have bad sticks. I was able to open and start Prime95, but it still became unstable.

System Name	iPwn
Processor	AMD 965BE (rev. RB-C3)
Motherboard	Asus M4A87t-e
Cooling	Prolimatech Megahalems w/ Ultra Kaze
Memory	OCZ DDR3 PC3-12800/ 1600MHz / AMD Black Edition / CAS 7 / 4GB Dual Channel
Video Card(s)	onboard ati radeon 3300 (until prices go down :) )
Storage	OCZ Vertex 30Gb SSD / WD Caviar Black 7200rpm 700Gb
Display(s)	Vizio 720p 26in
Case	XClio Windtunnel Full Tower
Audio Device(s)	Onboard (just for now)
Power Supply	OCZ ModXstream 700watt Modular
Software	Windows 7 Ultimate
Benchmark Scores	Coming as soon as I figure out how.

System Name	Ryzen TUF.
Processor	AMD Ryzen7 3700X
Motherboard	Asus TUF X570 Gaming Plus
Cooling	Noctua
Memory	Gskill RipJaws 3466MHz
Video Card(s)	Asus TUF 1650 Super Clocked.
Storage	CB 1T M.2 Drive.
Display(s)	73" Soney 4K.
Case	Antech LanAir Pro.
Audio Device(s)	Denon AVR-S750H
Power Supply	Corsair TX750
Mouse	Optical
Keyboard	K120 Logitech
Software	Windows 10 64 bit Home OEM

System Name	iPwn
Processor	AMD 965BE (rev. RB-C3)
Motherboard	Asus M4A87t-e
Cooling	Prolimatech Megahalems w/ Ultra Kaze
Memory	OCZ DDR3 PC3-12800/ 1600MHz / AMD Black Edition / CAS 7 / 4GB Dual Channel
Video Card(s)	onboard ati radeon 3300 (until prices go down :) )
Storage	OCZ Vertex 30Gb SSD / WD Caviar Black 7200rpm 700Gb
Display(s)	Vizio 720p 26in
Case	XClio Windtunnel Full Tower
Audio Device(s)	Onboard (just for now)
Power Supply	OCZ ModXstream 700watt Modular
Software	Windows 7 Ultimate
Benchmark Scores	Coming as soon as I figure out how.

System Name	WorkInProgress
Processor	AMD 7800X3D
Motherboard	MSI X670E GAMING PLUS
Cooling	Thermalright AM5 Contact Frame + Phantom Spirit 120SE
Memory	2x32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO DDR5 6000 CL32
Video Card(s)	Asus Dual Radeon™ RX 6700 XT OC Edition
Storage	WD SN770 1TB (Boot)\|1x WD SN850X 8TB (Gaming)\| 2x2TB WD SN770\| 2x2TB+2x4TB Crucial BX500
Display(s)	LG GP850-B
Case	Corsair 760T (White) {1xCorsair ML120 Pro\|5xML140 Pro}
Audio Device(s)	Yamaha RX-V573\|Speakers: JBL Control One\|Auna 300-CN\|Wharfedale Diamond SW150
Power Supply	Seasonic Focus GX-850 80+ GOLD
Mouse	Logitech G502 X
Keyboard	Cherry G80-3000N (TKL)
Software	Windows 11 Home
Benchmark Scores	ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ

System Name	Ryzen TUF.
Processor	AMD Ryzen7 3700X
Motherboard	Asus TUF X570 Gaming Plus
Cooling	Noctua
Memory	Gskill RipJaws 3466MHz
Video Card(s)	Asus TUF 1650 Super Clocked.
Storage	CB 1T M.2 Drive.
Display(s)	73" Soney 4K.
Case	Antech LanAir Pro.
Audio Device(s)	Denon AVR-S750H
Power Supply	Corsair TX750
Mouse	Optical
Keyboard	K120 Logitech
Software	Windows 10 64 bit Home OEM

Processor	i7 920 D0 @ 3.2Ghz 0.95V / 4.45Ghz @ 1.35V
Motherboard	Gigabyte EX58-UD3R
Cooling	Xig s1283 with Push/Pull Fans
Memory	6GB Corsair XMS3 1600mhz
Video Card(s)	HIS 6950 2GB @ 950/1300
Storage	Samsung F3 500
Display(s)	24" Acer V243HLmb LED
Case	CM690 modded for airflow
Audio Device(s)	Xonar D1 -> Marantz CR502 -> B&W 686 + RSW12
Power Supply	PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750
Software	Win7 x64 Home Premium
Benchmark Scores	SP1M - 10s AQM - 202,200 marks w/ 8800gs + E7300 3D '06 - 26,000 4890+4870

System Name	Main Rig
Processor	AMD FX-6100
Motherboard	Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX
Cooling	Fans:1x120mm, 2x140mm
Memory	16GB Hyper-X DDR III 1866 9-11-9-27-1T
Video Card(s)	Sapphire 6950 2GB x 2
Storage	Kingston V200+ 128GB SSD + OCZ Petrol 64GB SSD + WDB 500GB + WDB 640GB + WDB 750GB
Display(s)	Asus PA238QR IPS @ 1920x1080
Case	Lancool
Audio Device(s)	Onboard Realtek HD Audio
Power Supply	Corsair HX850
Software	Windows 8 Pro X64

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