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Memtest giving 500+ errors! Plus, memory_management bsod!

Ok, so, after some checking and memtesting, i can safely say that my leftmost stick seems to be broken or something.

Try 1: i replaced my old sticks slots (slot 2 and 4) with my new sticks (2x4gb = 8gb in total installed). ran memtest of 10 loops. no errors.
Try 2: i put my old sticks to slot 1 and 3 while my new sticks remains in slot 2 and 4 (4x4gb = 16gb in total installed). ran memtest of 3 loops. 400+ errors!!
Try 3: i removed memory stick from slot 1 and let the sticks in slot 2, 3 and 4 remain installed (3x4gb = 12gb in total installed). ran memtest of 10 loops. NO ERRORS!

i also reset bios to default settings each time. i also checked if they were properly in place. i even cleaned the slots for possible dusts etc.

clearly, there must be something wrong with slot 1 of my memory slots (leftmost slot on this photo). now, what do i next? should i just go for a 2x8gb kit, or?
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You could try testing slot 1 by itself. That might give you more evidence:

A) That slot 1 is the problem.

Or if it tests error free:

B) That your memory is incompatible with your mobo in the 4 x 4GB configuration.

If A, then you probably should just go with a 2 x 8GB kit. If B, then you could go with a 4 x 4GB kit on the QVL, to be sure it's compatible. Actually, if A or B, your best bet is to go with a kit on the QVL. The link to the QVL is in one of my previous posts, if you missed it.

Oh BTW, what's the story on the voltage? Is it 1.2V default? Are you able to set it manually if it isn't?
 
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Have you tried with old ram only? If it doesn't error out try all slots if possible, still none, id say there is incompatibility with the old and new ram
 
As @MrGenius said too, I would suggest you to check just with the first slot populated. If you get errors, try taking the processor out, inspect the pins on the socket. Clean the underside of the processor (gold contacts) and put everything back. Also, try with the motherboard outside the chassis to rule out any potential short circuit issues.
 
minstreless said:
Ok, so, after some checking and memtesting, i can safely say that my leftmost stick seems to be broken or something.

Try 1: i replaced my old sticks slots (slot 2 and 4) with my new sticks (2x4gb = 8gb in total installed). ran memtest of 10 loops. no errors.
Try 2: i put my old sticks to slot 1 and 3 while my new sticks remains in slot 2 and 4 (4x4gb = 16gb in total installed). ran memtest of 3 loops. 400+ errors!!
Try 3: i removed memory stick from slot 1 and let the sticks in slot 2, 3 and 4 remain installed (3x4gb = 12gb in total installed). ran memtest of 10 loops. NO ERRORS!

i also reset bios to default settings each time. i also checked if they were properly in place. i even cleaned the slots for possible dusts etc.

clearly, there must be something wrong with slot 1 of my memory slots (leftmost slot on this photo). now, what do i next? should i just go for a 2x8gb kit, or?
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28 posts and no one told you to run Memtest one stick of Ram at a time? :shadedshu:
Running all sticks of Ram through the test is a great way to get errors, it proves nothing.
The chances are the old stick of Ram used in slot 1 is faulty, is more likely than the slot itself being damaged.
 
Caring1 said:
28 posts and no one told you to run Memtest one stick of Ram at a time? :shadedshu:
Running all sticks of Ram through the test is a great way to get errors, it proves nothing.
The chances are the old stick of Ram used in slot 1 is faulty, is more likely than the slot itself being damaged.
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so basically, i should take each of the 4 sticks and run them 1 by 1 on slot #1?
 
Well if slot 1 is causing memory errors with the new or the old DDR4 RAM that means either the CPU's gold plated pads are not making full contact with the lever pins in the socket or the motherboard has a issue with the traces from the socket to that particular DIMM slot.
 
Blow me bagpipes..

Wow, so i ran 1 stick (2 old and 2 new), one by one, on each 4 slots, and memtest (10 loops) gave......0 errors on all 16 tries! but when i have all 4 sticks mounted, i get 500+ errors. When i mounted 3 sticks on slot 2, 3 and 4, no errors!

Ok.. NOW what is the problem here?? Im puzzled..
 
minstreless said:
Blow me bagpipes..

Wow, so i ran 1 stick (2 old and 2 new), one by one, on each 4 slots, and memtest (10 loops) gave......0 errors on all 16 tries! but when i have all 4 sticks mounted, i get 500+ errors. When i mounted 3 sticks on slot 2, 3 and 4, no errors!

Ok.. NOW what is the problem here?? Im puzzled..
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Run the old set, then the new set, if both run 0 serors but error when all are together, the ram is incompatible with eachother.
 
Ok. Does it matter which slot i run the old and new set in, or? Just so that is clear.
 
Just run them as per board manual.
 
Hmmm. Yep... the sticks are incompatible. I tried combining all 4 sticks and it gave me a ton of errors already.. On a second note, here is my ram info when i start memtest, and these sticks do not seem to be the same after all (i just noticed this right now);
https://ibb.co/dd1fNk

Which is quite interesting as they appear to be identical on the outside in terms of model number, as you can see here;
https://ibb.co/eTakoQ

So.... that leaves me with no choice other than to return the new sticks and go for a 2x8gb to get the desired 16gb ram, huh?
 
minstreless said:
So.... that leaves me with no choice other than to return the new sticks and go for a 2x8gb to get the desired 16gb ram, huh?
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So what happens if you manually relax the clock speed to 1866 MHz with all slots populated? Is there a change in stability? Best bet though is to get two matched 8 GB sticks for your desired 16 GB, and sell the older 4 GB sticks.
 
biffzinker said:
So what happens if you manually relax the clock speed to 1866 MHz with all slots populated? Is there a change in stability? Best bet though is to get two matched 8 GB sticks for your desired 16 GB, and sell the older 4 GB sticks.
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After this much trouble, i will just go with matching 16-32gb sticks, return the new sticks i've got and try selling the old one's i've got.... :(
 
I guess we can mark this one as "Solved" for now. I will send back my newly bought 2x4gb and just invest in some 16gb or 32gb (got a nice deal from a friend who is offering me that kit for $150, which i reckon is a good deal for 32gb, even if they are used for 4 months (i have bought several stuff from him before, never had any issues))

thank you all for the great help and advises so far, as usual!

whoops, sorry for that double post.. :/
 
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eidairaman1 said:
Just run them as per board manual.
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biffzinker said:
So what happens if you manually relax the clock speed to 1866 MHz with all slots populated? Is there a change in stability? Best bet though is to get two matched 8 GB sticks for your desired 16 GB, and sell the older 4 GB sticks.
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It seems im able to get Kingston HyperX 2x8GB 2133mhz CL14 (HX421C14FBK2/16) for about $100 (used for only 3 months, working perfectly fine). Wouldn't that be a good deal for me with my current setup? I know i should go for CL15-sticks, but won't these HX-sticks do even better, or should i go for the previously mentioned Crucial 4x8GB for $150?
 
get the hyper x kit
ram is ram ram doesn't wear out
I said before you aren't gonna get 4 sticks running at 2133 on that board
 
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