ram

Forum discussion tagged with ram.
  1. J

    Question Should I upgrade my RAM

    I built my first computer 8 years ago and while I have upgrades almost every component since I still have my original RAM which is Kingston HyperX Fury Black 2 x 8 GB (DDR4, 2133 MHz). My main components now are RTX 3070 and i5-12600K so i was wondering if my 8-year old ram is bottlenecking my...
  2. F

    Question Ram questions

    Hi everyone, Im building a new computer finally. My initial future build had an intel cpu and it was not until recently that i decided to go with the Ryzen 7800x3d. My hope is price will drop a bit with the 9800x3d out. Sadly it doesn't look like the 9800x3d is much better in performance so...
  3. Breaking431

    Question Mixing ram latency and models?

    Hey guys i have a question which is im interested to ask , so like i have been using my pc for almost 2 years when i got my ram stick , so i got a teamgroup ram 8gb 3200 cl15 , and patriot viper cl16 3200 , is that a big problem ? Or its just doesnt really matter much... Second question is my...
  4. White Senpai

    Question Half of my ram is Hardware Reserved by windows after unplugging PC from the wall socket ?

    Hey, as part of my irregular pc cleaning I unplugged my PC from the wall and cleaned it of dust and such. Important notice is that i did not remove the ram sticks at any point of my cleaning. After plugging my pc back up, windows says that half of my ram (8.1GB/16GB) is "hardware reserved". I...
  5. B

    Question Can my RAM frequency be higher than my CPU frequency when XMP is enabled, and, is this MOBO specific?

    I know this has been asked in various ways before, but I am having an ongoing issue of about 6 months in length that I'd like to diagnose and solve. Aorus B760 Elite AX I7-12700kf Unlocked @4.7ghz TeamGroup TCreate DDR5 Expert 6000mhz Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 12GB OC ToughPower GX3 850w...
  6. Y

    Question ASRock Killer SLI won't boot with a Ryzen 3700X, no post

    I’ve updated my BIOS to 5.40 in order to be able to be able to replace my 1800X with a 3700X, following the instructions on https://www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/X370%20Killer%20SLI/index.asp#BIOS Now my fans start spinning up att full blast as soon as I boot, keep spinning at pretty high rate, and...
  7. mikesamson

    Question Custom PC Windows 11 BSOD ntoskrnl.exe - DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL - DRIVER_OVERRAN_STACK_BUFFER- SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION

    I'm at my wits' end and hoping to find assistance on an issue I'm having with my PC build. My computer has been experiencing BSOD between 2:30 a.m and 5:00 a.m. every night. The PC functions fine during the day, which I use as a combination workstation and PLEX server. Here is a brief history of...
  8. fwordmeansfarewell

    Question Laptop RAM slot B doesn't work anymore after Installing a new RAM

    My old Samsung RV510's RAM slot B is not working anymore after installing the new RAM with higher clock speed and higher module (from 2GB to 4GB) laptop doesn't boot anymore. So, I tried to insert the original RAMs back into their respective RAM slot, and still, it doesn't boot. However, if I...
  9. jesterFTW

    Question Asus board, qcode 15 orange Qled. inaccesible bootdrive.

    Hi, i've been having issues recently with my PC, on boot it instantly goes to code 15 orange, for about 2 min it will sit there until it eventually loads into a BSOD with "inaccesible boot drive". the only work around is to reset CMOS, set up bios and exit out, it will then boot, into a rather...
  10. bauthier24

    Question Upgraded Dell Inspiron 15 3573 laptop from 4GB to 16GB of RAM. Won't turn on now.

    I upgraded my friend's dell Inspiron 15 3573 from 4GB to 16GB of RAM. It has a single RAM slot, and I made sure it is also DDR4 SODIMM. Now, the PC won't turn on. It receives power as indicated by the white light at the front, but it does nothing when I press the power button. No fans or...
  11. TheGoldenGear_RR5

    Question Computer says there is not enough memory when playing games.

    i was playing god of war Ragnarök recently and got a message that my computer has run out of RAM and the game closed. i used to play this game all the time earlier this year and i never had this problem. and i notice other problems too, like if i have a game open, i can't even open my browser...
  12. LuKaWin10

    Question RAM recommendations ?

    Hello guys, I would like to buy some 800 MHz DDR2 RAM for my machine. It needs more RAM so I can multitask more and so that there is no bottlenecking and that I can overclock a tad bit more. My PC Specs Motherboard: P35-DS3 rev 2.1 (with the SLIC 2.1 + Xeon mod) CPU: Intel C2Q Q9550...
  13. M

    Question I tried to overclock the RAM but it gives me slower startup ?

    I tried to overclock the ram but it gives me slower start, why? how to fix? I pushed it from 4800 to 5800 and when it starts there is a 20 sec of red light inside my pc and then it starts normally. Of course I turned the number back to normal. any advices? Something else I can Improve after...
  14. S

    Question Which motherboard from among these?

    Looking for suggestions for a mobo + CPU combo, which is both durable and future proof. Leaning towards either 13600k or 14600k (14600k is surprisingly slightly cheaper where I live. I presume 14600k is recommended considering similar pricing?) As for the mobo, I am leaning towards the Z series...
  15. Gakko

    Question Faulty, but not broken, RAM slot on motherboard

    Greetings, I suspect one of the RAM slots in my motherboard is going or has gone bad. I'm posting this in the hopes of having another set of eyes on this, since I'm currently biased towards my motherboard. Here's the detailed events: I have my motherboard since 2018 (Asus A320M-K), for its...
  16. AdmiralTal

    Question Files get corrupted while being copied, I'm getting random BSODs, yet RAM tests show no errors ?

    Hello. Desperately need some fresh ideas here. Here's the story. I'm having somewhat old desktop PC. i7-3770 with four DDR3 Kingston ValueRAM (I think) modules, 8Gb each. 32Gb RAM total (naturally). About a month ago I've started noticing random BSODs. Especially after, like, a couple of days...
  17. PetarStev

    Question Should I get 32GB RAM whilst getting a higher latency of CL20?

    So I have an Alienware Aurora R12 which has 2 x OEM Kingston 8GB sticks of 3200MHz CL20 RAM. I also have 2 x Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB sticks of 3200MHz CL16. I've somehow managed to get them to work together on the PC and I'd like to know if I should run them together, since the timing of the...
  18. C

    Question RAM Upgrade - windows 11 now boot looping in repair mode

    Specs: motherboard - ASRock Z690-C/ac CPU - Intel (not sure on model yet) RAM - CORSAIR Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 (PC4-28800) C18 Windows 11 My friend upgraded ram, he had 2x16GB and upgraded to 4x16GB. The two new sticks are the same, they both are c18 and have the same...
  19. FrostyLaws98

    Question PC wont even respond if GPU is in

    Help, I'm suffering and on a time limit! So I am trying to help my little brother upgrade his PC (I'll have the specs below). I got it all put together and this is my 8th time building a PC; for some reason, only he has problems. If I have the GPU plugged in via the VGA cable from the power...
  20. G

    Question Corsair 3600 mhz ram for Z370P D3 (rev. 1.0)

    Hi I read the list of compatible rams but am asking now the community if what are the odds that if a ram is not listed there it won't work? To be more specific I'd like to have a Corsair cmk32 kit with 3600 mhz (2x16, no space for 4x because of cpu cooler, as of today I have 2x8 Corsair...
  21. Amr Mansour

    Build Advice Is this new PC build okay ?

    I am building a system with the following parts: CPU 14700K GPU 4070 Ti super Mob Aorus Z790 Elite AX RAM XPG Lancer RGB 2x16GB DDR5 6000MT/s CL 30 NVMe Samsung 990 Pro Cooler Aorus Waterforce II 360 mm PSU Cooler Master MWE gold 850 V2 Case Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh V2 The use is...
  22. RikkuInc

    Question Alternating 01 and 03 error codes ?

    Mobo: Asus Maximus IX Code going back and forth from 01 to 03. Black screens, I’ve tried reseating ram(replugging everything) (fixed my error 55, now this). I can a1 load bios. Everything should work, I switched cases and made sure to be careful. Thank you in advance and apologies for...
  23. zqirt

    Question Is it better to run just 2x32 ram at 3200MT/s, or 2x32 and 2x8 at 2933MT/s ?

    Is it better to run just 2x32 ram at 3200MT/s or 2x32 and 2x8 at 2933MT/s Just curious on what's better and why
  24. Ambadyvs

    Question Best Slot for 16GB RAM Upgrade for Optimal Performance in a Laptop?

    Hi everyone, I have a laptop with two RAM slots. One of the slots is currently occupied by a 4GB DDR4-2400 SK Hynix stick. I recently bought a 16GB DDR4-2400 SK Hynix RAM to upgrade. My question is: should I place the 16GB stick in Slot 1 or Slot 2 when paired with the 4GB for the best...
  25. NewProph

    Question How to make ur own main memory?

    I need ur help guys, i wanna create a main memory, what i should consider from the existing ones and from where to start? maybe someone already tried or trying and can give any advice to me
  26. Devorient

    Question DIMM slot works with 8GB stick of RAM but not 16GB ?

    I had two CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 (2 x 16GB) RAM sticks installed in my PC with XMP profile active for roughly a year. Suddenly, my PC started crashing and restarting after loading games. Luckily I had two CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 (2 x 8GB) RAM sticks laying around so I tested the system with them...
  27. P

    Question RAM upgrade 2x8 or 2x16 ?

    Hi all. I recently upgraded my pc and went with a 5700x3d / 4070TiS combo and i already have F4-3600C16D-16GTZNC(2x8) from my old build. Now, i need to reach 32gb(also for work related reasons) and i don't know if i should add two more sticks of the same kit or go with the same specks but 2x16...
  28. TKan010714

    Question Is there a noticeable difference in computer performance between 4800 MHz 40-39-39-76 RAM and 5600 MHz 46-45-45-89 RAM?

    CPU Specs: Processor: Intel Core i7 14700 Graphics Card: Intel UHD Graphics 770 I plan to run 50-100 Google Chrome tabs, up to 10 BlueStacks instances (Android emulator), and just overall multitasking running many programs. I'm planning to get 2 48 GB sticks, so 96 GB RAM total. RAM choices...
  29. M

    Question The RAM slots on my motherboard are not working even on the newly replaced motherboard after RMA. Really frustrated with this, please help.

    Earlier, two of my RAM slots stopped working, so I sent my motherboard for an RMA. However, after receiving a new motherboard replacement, none of the RAM slots are working now. (At least before, I could use the other two slots to run my PC, but now I can't even do that.) Motherboard model...
  30. A

    Question Dram light won’t go away

    Dram debug light won’t go away, tried new ram out of box and still same light any ideas? Ryzen 5800x3d Rx 6700xt Msi b550 a pro T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 32GB 3600MHz( that I just opened today) Agv series 750w ps
  31. D

    Question Need suggestion for the graphic card and RAM

    Hi everyone, I need suggestions for the graphic card and RAM. I have built my system 2 years back but due to inflated graphic card I have went for very basic Nvidia graphic card and now I wanted to upgrade to Nvidia RTX series and additional 16-32GB RAM, currently I have 16GB RAM 3600Mhz single...
  32. OneTech Dev

    Question How to Repair Broken DDR3 RAM Slot Pin 73 on Motherboard?

    Hello, I’m facing an issue with my DDR3 RAM slot on my motherboard. It appears that pin 73 of the RAM slot is broken and no longer attached to the trace (line) on the motherboard. As a result, my system isn’t recognizing the RAM stick installed in that slot. Here are some details: The pin is...
  33. K

    Question Display turned off ?

    I just recently bought parts for a PC and now after four months I've got problem. When I started the PC it stayed on for 15 to 20 minutes and after that the display turned off. The PSU fan is speeding fast but all other fans are normal, and lights are on. Any 💡?
  34. M

    Question Yellow DRAM-LED constant light

    Hello, I just finished building 2 PC's, the first one is working flawlessly, but the second one is not posting at all, and the yellow DRAM led on the motherboard is constantly on. I have (the 2 computers have the exact same specs) CPU AMD 7600x Motherboard: Asus B650-Plus-Wifi Power supply...
  35. S

    Question PC shorting/crashing

    Hi guys, I recently brought a new PSU (Cooler master white 750w) and attempted to install into my working PC, as soon as I attempted to boot it shorted a few seconds after I got onto the windows screen. I assumed I had been given a faulty psu so I reinstalled the old one and I'm now having the...
  36. chickenman5

    Question Can't figure out which component is causing the issue

    Recently one of my ram sticks failed so i removed it and put in a working one to boot the system. It would give me one beep with no signal . I reset the CMOS battery to try and get it to boot up it did . Then when I was normally browsing my pc suddenly stopped working and it was stuck i couldn't...
  37. R

    Question Unable to set RAM clock speed to marketed numbers

    RAM: Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO SL DDR4 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MHz CL18 Motherboard: ASRock Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 CPU: Intel i5-12600KF I'm struggling to get my computer to reach RAM clock speeds provided on the products without failing to boot. My RAM is rated for 3600mhz and Motherboard for...
  38. W

    Question RAM compatibility question

    i currently have HyperX Fury 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 CL16, 2x 8GB i'm looking into getting 16 more gb of ram and i'm not really sure which to choose that would provide fully compatibility with what i already have i'm running ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO with ryzen 7 1700x and 1080ti (planing to upgrade to...
  39. T

    Question RAM module

    Greetings everyone! What RAM module would be ideal for these components? MB: ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB OC PSU: Rog Strix 850w Gold HD: Samsung SSD 990 Pro 1 TB I'm getting bluescreens with Corsair Vengeance (32GBx2) 64GB DDR5...
  40. LewisMann

    Question What components should I upgrade to? I do Graphic Design, Gaming and fairly heavy on apps open.

    Hi all, Looking for some advice on upgrades for my pc. I'm wanting to definitely upgrade to 64GB of RAM and ideally a newer CPU. Not massively worried about changing my graphics card as this doesn't seem to be of an issue for myself currently. I want to stick with AMD Ryzen so ideally need to...