DIMM

Forum discussion tagged with DIMM.
  1. E

    Question Problems with Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3_v1.3 Motherboard Installing RAM

    So I could use some answers from you experts. I've got the following motherboard GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 rev 1.3 and I can only get the board to POST when memory (pair of DIMMS) are installed in Channel B (DDR3_1 and DDR3_3) DIMM sockets. Any memory installed in Channel A (DDR3_2 and DDR3_4) will not...
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    Question Memory RGB Stattic noise

    Hello, My Memory makes static noise when RGB is off. I got Gskill DDR4 16x2 trident Neo 3600mhz. Problem started as soon as I put these new DIMMs in mobo. (funny thing is that i got brand new from RMA, cuz last ones were faulty). if static RGB is on, then it's all good, if RGB is set to some...
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    Question A1 and B1 DIMM slot not working (B650)

    So, I found out by chance that my A1 and B1 DIMM slot on the motherboard (Asrock B650M Pro RS) don't work. I tried both ram sticks one by one, but neither DIMM works in neither slot (3 beeps: "RAM parity error"). The A2 and B2 slots work (in dual channel), the MB is fairly new and still under...
  4. Vsainz

    Question I need help with ram dimms

    I have an HP 705 g1 sff with an AMD A-10 7800b APU, and it was working in dual channel mode in DIMM slots 1&3 and the ram sticks that I was using are : Ramaxel 4gb 1333mhz Hynix 4gb 1333mhz 2 days ago I bought one extra 4 GB RAM stick that was a Samsung one and was 1600mhz (800mhz if working...
  5. jowmee

    Question One of my DIMM slots suddenly stopped working ?

    Suddenly, today, I realized my computer was showing only half of the usual amount of RAM. The weird thing is that BIOS was recognizing both sticks, but both Windows and Linux didn't. So, I tried multiple combinations of sticks + slots and realized both sticks were fine, but one of the slots are...
  6. otringal

    [SOLVED] MSI Crosshair 15 B12UGZ keeps restarting when using both DIMMs (runs fine on 1 only)

    Hey, there! Ok here it goes... So, my brand-new laptop has a big problem: ever since I got it, it kept resetting randomly (anywhere between 10 min to 2 hours). Just so that you know, I'm not gonna ask why this happens, as I've already figured it out. BUT I really need your help with the next...
  7. D

    [SOLVED] PC glitching and black screens after upgrading

    Here is my current setup: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RdJzGL (Though I'm only using 2 X 8GB sticks, not 4 ) Here is my old setup: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NJvNXP I've been having problems with my RAM recently, one of my old DIMM sticks seems to have bit the dust right after getting my...
  8. K

    [SOLVED] Mixing and matching sticks of ram

    is it safe to use a ram stick that is the of the same memory,speed and latency as the rest but a different brand? I know similar topics have been talked about before. But the thing is I kind of want a straight answer and more details with it. So here goes. I bought 2 of these...
  9. chapig_396

    [SOLVED] 'Alert! Memory failure detected in DIMM 1' (12gb installed 4gb usable) Dell Precision T3500

    Good afternoon, I have been experiencing issues with memory in my DELL precision T3500. The first indicator of an issue was an alert that first popped up when I powered on my PC (accompanied by a bleep). The night before, I had installed a GTX 1660 Super as an upgrade from a 1050 Ti, so I'm...
  10. S

    [SOLVED] Can I use 64 GB RAM kit (32x2) on Z170-P motherboard?

    Hello there! I have purchased 64 GB (32x2) RAM kit by Kingston, part number KF436C18BBAK2/64, specification: KF436C18BBAK2_64 (kingston.com) for my MB, Asus Z170-P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard, manual: E12045_Z170-P_UM_V3_WEB.pdf (asus.com). At the first glance I thought everything will be good...
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    Question Bad RAM or faulty DIMM?

    I've been experiencing occasional BSOD, and have narrowed the issue down to either RAM or DIMM slot/s. I tested my ram a week ago with memtest86 and got over 30 errors (oof.) However, I have since tested all 4 modules individually in DIMM 1, and all passed without any errors. I also tested all 4...
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    [SOLVED] Corsair dimm compatibility

    Hi I've got 32GB ram in my system at the moment, which 2 x 16GB dimms, corsair part number CM4X16GC3200C16K4. I've got 2 empty slots on the mother board , which supports up to 64GB so I wanted to just buy 2 more of the same dimms but I cant find them anywhere, at least not at a reasonable...
  13. floriponsio

    [SOLVED] Monitor no signal due to dimm slot

    hi all, first of all sorry for my bad english, the problem i have is that when i try to power on my pc with both rams plugged [my motherboard only has 2 dimm slots (asus prime a320m-k)] my monitor doesnt give me signal, i tried both ram sticks on the slot nº1, and it works fine, but when i try...
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    [SOLVED] 2 or 4 sticks on a MSI MPG X570 GAMING EDGE WIFI

    Would I do well to only fill two DIMM slots instead of all four on a MSI MPG X570 GAMING EDGE WIFI. I have 32gb of 3200 but am looking at 64gb @3600. I do not game anddo not plan on messing with OCing or doing much in the way of tweaking (maybe only XMP) as I hope that the FLCK and UCLK are...
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    Question Unsure which part is failing (RAM problem)

    Been away for the weekend (PC's were working prior to leaving) and after coming back on Monday night her PC is getting Q Code 55 on the board (ASUS Maximus VIII Hero). I did a lot of googling which suggested RAM problems, so I tried all 4 slots in every way possible which didn't work, and...
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    [SOLVED] What is the difference between DIMM RAM and LONGDIMM RAM?

    Hello. I just got confused about RAM. I read many articles and they said there were only two types of ram, they were SODIMM and DIMM. But when I browse around the internet I found someone mentioned LONGDIMM RAM. What is that? Is LONGDIMM RAM a DIMM RAM?
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    [SOLVED] Ram have different rgb colors

    Hello guys, so I upgraded my pc to 32gb of ram from 16gb and after installation 2 of them have a slightly lighter tint to the rgb color. There are 4 - 8gb sticks - hyperx predator rbg 3200Hz. The first two that I had are installed in the 2 and 4 slots and the other 2 that I bought today are in 1...
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    [SOLVED] Which minimum components do I need for a successful POST?

    Hi all, I am doing a complex troubleshooting for a hardware problem in my PC and I need to isolate the issue trying to identify the culprit Can you tell me which is the minimum set of components I need to do a successful POST? Currently my PC is resetting all the time before being able to...
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    [SOLVED] Failing MEMTEST and BSOD with XMP enabled

    Hello guys, I'm a little frustrated because I've just built this computer two months ago and now I'm having stability issues such as BSOD when playing demanding games. I was told that maybe one of my ram sticks may be damaged so I just ran memtest86 and found several issues, after that I...
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    Question Undamaged RAM stick is dead

    I've got 4 x 8GB RAM sticks totaling 32GB in my computer, all same brand and model, bought the same day. They have been running smoothly for the past 4 years, until yesterday. My computer froze completely at some point, and after rebooting I've noticed that I had only 24 GB of RAM. I found out...
  21. HarryGRGamer

    [SOLVED] 16GB 1600mhz vs 2133mhz (DDR3)

    Hey I'll try to keep this question short, I'm looking to upgrade my RAM from 8 to 16GB However I'm conflicted because I thought about buying 2 dimms with a faster speed by overclocking it with XMP My question is does it matter much in gaming, video editing and desktop usage. I know it does...
  22. S

    [SOLVED] Dead DIMM slots??? Is this a thing?

    System: i7-4790k Z79X Gaming 7 Mobo 32g Kingston 1866c DDR3 RAM (4x8g) RTX 2070 Super Corsair H100iGTX Liquid Cooling Windows 10 Thermaltake Toughpower XT Gold 1475w PSU I have had this setup for about 5-6 years now (except the GPU which I recently upgraded to) and never had much of an issue...
  23. bencike04201

    [SOLVED] Mixing DDR4 DIMM with SO-DIMM on Ryzen platform.

    First of all, my specs: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (not OC´d) MSI B450 TOMAHAWK Patriot Viper Elite 16GB Kit (2x8) DDR4-2666MHz CL16 1.2V DIMM The rest of the specs imo is unnecessary to mention. So the deal is that I am upgrading my laptop´s memory to 16GB also, and that lefts me with a pair of SK Hynix...
  24. time-flight

    [SOLVED] Windows 10 freezes at lock screen with more RAM

    So I recently installed Windows 10 64-bit on an old 64-bit compatible PC. During the installation, I made sure to have just one DIMM in the computer because that’s apparently a good way to avoid BSODs and other errors. The installation seemed to go well and was very fast. At the moment I have 2...
  25. Kigetsu

    [SOLVED] Some dimm slots not working with bios modding.

    I decided to try inserting a coffee lake processor of 1151v2 socket into socket 1151v1. Found some information about it (like pinmod, how to moddify bios and some more). After i did all right i first tried to boot up, but i could'nt do it with dual channel memory. The only way it boots up is...
  26. Makalpha98

    Question RAM OR MOBO ISSUE? 3 Beeps

    Hi, I installed a new Motherboard (Asrock b365m pro4) and also a new processor (i5 9600k). After all the wiring and installation of components when i started the pc it boots and goes into Post with 3 long beeps. Now i know 3 Beeps mean RAM or Memory issue, but i just bought a new Ram few...
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    [SOLVED] DIMM Slots 1&2 not allowing system to boot when Ram is installed

    Hi all, Hoping someone will be able to help me out with this or advise the best way to get it fixed. My Motherboard is MSI Gaming 5 and the Ram is Corsair Vengeance LP 2x8gb 1600hz The issue I am having is when both the ram modules are in DIMM slots 3&4 the computer boots up fine and works...
  28. lucasdebiagi

    [SOLVED] ASUS TUF GAMING B460M-PLUS not working RAM

    Recently I got a ASUS TUF GAMING B460M-PLUS motherboard, with an I5-10400F, a XPG SPECTRIX D41 16GB 3200MHz, and a ASUS AREZ RX 580. But when I try to boot, it lights everything up, but it does not display a thing. It light up a orange LED where it is written DRAM. So I tried to change the...
  29. juampidieguez123

    [SOLVED] Can't tell if this MOBO supprts UDIMM

    Hi everyone! I'm trying to help a friend build a pc. I've decided to go for 3rd gen Ryzen. Chose this mobo (https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/A320M-HDV/index.asp#Specification ). The thing is, the specifications on that page only talk about DIMM slots (except for images). Since I can't find, in my...
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    [SOLVED] UDIMM and SODIMM for laptop

    Hello, I have a Dell Latitude e5470 laptop with 16gb of memory in it. I also have a Dell Precision SFF 3420 desktop with 48gb of memory in it. According to the system configurations for both systems, the types of memory are: DIMM,8GB,2133,2RX8,4G,DDR4,S for the laptop...
  31. Avisekh_Bharat

    [SOLVED] DIMM Slot error

    Hello Hi , I am new to this forum. Last week I replaced my G2020 processor with i5 3570. I had 8 gigs of ram ( 4 + 4) Now my computer is running okay as long as there is no ram inserted in one particular DIMM slot closest to CPU cooler If that slot is occupied then on powering the CPU , three...
  32. T

    [SOLVED] (Prime x370-pro) Only booting with a single ram stick installed

    So i bourght another stick of ram, and was expecting it to go smooth.. It did not - far from. When i installed it it initially (B1, B2, colorcoded) worked fine, and the extra ram showed up in system specs. I then started getting BSOD WHEA-code. I uninstalled the ramstick again, and it ran...
  33. Forster

    [SOLVED] DRAM XMP profile fails to load when 4 rams are installed

    Hi All. I would like to get your help in findig a solution, or identifying the issue which causes failure after enabling XMP config in BIOS. CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K, 3900 MHz MOBO: MSI Z170A PC Mate (MS-7971) MEMORY: 32 GB (DDR4 SDRAM) 2x8 GB DDR4 Kingston HyperX...
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    [SOLVED] Dark rock 4 and ram sticks aesthetics

    Hey so a couple days ago my AIO died and i decided to for once rely on air coolers to cool my 9700k since either way my AIO that had died didnt cut it for this cpu , Regardless ive heard air coolers are definitely a competition these days and for the fraction of the price. f course i went ahead...
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    Question Computer is STUCK in Single channel memory mode?

    I recently had to replace my motherboard because my last one broke. my new motherboard is a 760GM-HDV And I'm using Hyper x Fury DDR3 2x8GB sticks on a 64bit windows 7 OS. But i've realized in the System information that 8gb is hardware reserved. I have cleaned the CMOS cleaned the CPU pins and...
  36. mrcstalgic

    [SOLVED] DIMM.2, RAID 0 with *2* M.2 Samsung 970 Evo 500GB SSDs?

    I've got a ROG Rampage VI Extreme Encore Motherboard with a DIMM.2 Card, and 2 M.2 SSDs from Samsung . Im wondering if I could connect 2 M.2s to the DIMM.2 Card's slots and run those in RAID 0 as a bootable device? I tried looking it up but people were saying that you would need VROC which I...
  37. S

    [SOLVED] Confused about my Ram XMP - seems to not work

    Hi Guys, Posting this on behalf of my German friend, so sorry about some of the linked pictures being in Deutsch, but you know what you're looking at anyway. Images to reference - View: https://imgur.com/a/y5t3Hn2 He bought Patriot Viper 3200MHz 2x8 Gb as an upgrade from 1 single stick of...
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    Question Lenovo pre-built for mom, post issues. Why would a system not post?

    I snagged what I thought was a great deal for my mom: a $150 pc with i5 3470, 8 gb ram, 500 gb hdd. It was really fast and worked well for about half of a year, but then it stopped working. There would be no motherboard beeps unless I took the ram out. I just purchased a new motherboard and it...
  39. A

    [SOLVED] XMP causing PC to boot to safe mode, or not boot at all: Help

    Hello! I am having an issue with my MOBO and XMP. I am not sure if it is a defective MOBO, or if I need to manually set up my RAM, IDK what is going on here, I am bamboozled. Here are my specs. I9 9900 K RTX 2080 TI G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3200 (PC4...
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    Question DIMM slots killing ram?

    I've currently had a few problems with my build, and i've managed to narrow it down to either motherboard or ram problem. My current issues is that I either have a bad DIMM slot which is killing my ram, or I have a stick of ram that is killing DIMM slots. I tried removing one of the ram sticks...