ram

Forum discussion tagged with ram.
  1. Z

    Question RAM recommendations?

    Anyone got any good recommendations for Compatible ram sticks with my setup that is faster than 3600? Would same ram model but ddr5 also be compatible? - (currently have G.skill Trident Z Rgb 32gb (2 X 16gb) ddr4 3600, and am looking for sticks preferably from gskill, but any other...
  2. L

    Question BSOD - Memory Error in Dump - Before & After RAM Replacement

    Good Morning! I started BSODing randomly one day playing... world of warcraft(classic 2004)? So I presumed it to be ram since my system is ~5 years old and ive only been running on 32gb ram all this time - gpu/cpu at a very light overclock for a few years as well I'm definitely not a technician...
  3. T

    Question Why is my system crashing after installing new RAM ?

    First I'm going to give you some details about my pc. I have a Ryzen 5 2400g on an ASUS a320m-k motherboard and previously had installed 1x G.skill aegis f4 3000 8gb and 1x Crucial 2133 8gb. I wanted to upgrade my RAM and since the previous Aegis stick worked decided to get a kit 32gb f4 3000...
  4. D

    Question Secondary SSD

    Just wondering on where to install another SSD on the B650 EAGLE AX, it shows i have 2 extra slots and just wondering what one to put it in as someone said one is a cpu lane and one is a chipset lane and on the manual it says it has pcie x4 & pcie x2 https://pasteboard.co/3Ykji7AdUacY.png Here...
  5. MeetJJ

    Question What would be the right specification for a workstation PC to give access to multiple users who are architects ?

    Hi I work in an architecture firm and want to buy one workstation computer to give the user access to 5 architects to utilize that same computer resource for their work. The team uses high processing and graphics utilizing applications such as Revit, Lumion, D5, Autocad, photoshop, and similar...
  6. lonewanderer69

    Question RGB on RAM sticks doesn't work when both sticks are installed ?

    So i have a small problem... i have 2 x16GB Kingston Fury Beast RAM. When i connect them to my regular asus b450m v2 mobo they both work normally but when i put them in my mini itx mbo (chinese from aliexpress jginyue b450i) the RGB isn't working, but when i have only one RAM stick installed...
  7. dantheman912

    Question I cannot use RAM slot A1 or A2 on my motherboard since Installing new GPU and resetting the BIOS ?

    Mobo: MSI Pro B760-VC WiFi CPU: I7-13000F GPU: 5080 RAM: 32GB Corsair vengeance 6000 40c CPU cooler: Not Sure SSD/HDD:MSI 2tb GPU: 5080 PNY OC PSU: CORSAIR HX1000i Fully Modular Ultra-Low Noise ATX Power Supply OS: Windows 11 I had the RAM in dual channel using A2 and B2 prior to my new GPU...
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    Question Seeking RAM Upgrade Advice for My System 3600 MHZ 32GB

    Title: Seeking RAM Upgrade Advice for My Ryzen 5 3600X System Hello, I’m looking to upgrade my system with a 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 RAM kit. My preference is for a 3600MHz kit. I’m currently considering the following options: Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16) 3600MHz CL18 G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB...
  9. JnAK

    Question BSOD RAM not on Motherboard QVL

    Summary: My comp has been bsod frequently. It generally happens on startup or opening an application, however, it is stable when it is running games. I can be gaming for hours with zero issues. Then, if I open something like chrome or edge, the comp bsod. The bsod has gotten worse and worse. The...
  10. Daichii

    Question Red Light. Is this a problem with my Ram or the motherboard?

    A little context. I bought a generic computer like 12 years ago, and with time I did some upgrades which left the motherboard as the only original component along with the processor. Years passed and at some point I didn't need to keep upgrading it, as it served all my needs. Until just a few...
  11. R

    Question Sporadic, graphically distorted Bluescreen on Windows 10 PC - - what's causing it ?

    The Bluescreen occurs very sporadically on my Windows 10 desktop computer: Can be twice per day or with two months in between: After it occured I have to do a hard reset. Checking the various Memory dump entries over time showed these entries: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL...
  12. ZippyK

    Question Rate my build

    so this is a build I’ve made myself based on comments I’ve received in the past plus knowledge from the kind people of tom hardware and YouTube videos. My key goals with this is a capable 1440p gaming rig I’m leaning more towards gpus such as the latest b580 or any amd gpu that’s capable of...
  13. pat245

    Question How much would this sell for?

    So i have recently wanted to upgrade my cpu, motherboard and ram and i wanted to know how mcuh they would sell for. My companintes are: ryzen 7 5700x, 32GB DDR4 Corsair (2x16GB) CMH32GX4M2D3600C18 3600MHz Vengeance RGB Pro SL Ram Kit and MSI AM4 MicroATX B550M PRO-VDH WIFI DDR4 Motherboard. I...
  14. svpreme

    Question Weird static noise when load exceeds 50%, since upgrading the RAM ?

    I recently upgraded my RAM from 16GB x2 (DDR5) to 32GB x2 (DDR5), and I’ve noticed a static sound affecting both my mic and video audio when system load exceeds 50%. Issue Details: The static is very noticeable in Discord and while watching videos when loads are high. When system load drops...
  15. Mortem420

    Question Wanting to upgrade RAM but worried about minor compatibility issues

    I currently have a 16GB (2x8GB) 3200 MHz CL16 kit of G.Skill Trident Z RGB and would like to upgrade with more capacity and possibly faster speeds if there is any point in doing so. I have found a matching kit to buy online but have also found 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MHz CL16 and 4000MHz CL18 kits...
  16. Hallow69

    Question Can I mix RAM from the same manufacturer but with different capacities?

    Ok I know this question has probably been asked already, but I've been trying to search it up for a long time I'm not able to get any threads. I have a gigabyte B550 gaming x v2 motherboard It has 4 RAM slots, with dual channel Ok so I want to upgrade my RAM now, I have 2 8GB sticks (Corsair...
  17. Nobills244

    Question Red DRAM light on B650 Aorus Elite AX rev1.0 ?

    Hello! I got this motherboard on eBay as a repair project as I find it fun and challenging. I have no background on this motherboard, CPU pins are fine, but there was a little bit of damage to the socket plastic. The problem is that when I turn the motherboard on I get solid red light on DRAM...
  18. Dumb123

    Question Ram miss match question

    I got a good deal on 2x8gb ram trident z ddr4 4000mhz cl16 I rock a 5600x and as far as I know it's best used with 4 sticks, of which I only got 2 Do you guys think it's ok to get another pair of 4000 cl16 ram sticks even thought they might not be the same brand? They don't sell them anymore on...
  19. mshm

    Question Tips for RAM upgrade

    Hi! I've currently got the GIGABYTE B550M DS3H motherboard and a set of Kingston FURY Beast 16 GB (2x8 GB) 3600MHz DDR4 CL17. What's the best upgrade solution if I want 32 GB of RAM?
  20. thegkevin

    Question 32x4 crashes, 16x2 is fine

    Part List I bought kit from Amazon (Link to kit I bought) Timetec pinnacle 32gb x 4 they are not listed 1,2,3,4. So I took a sharpie and did so atleast so I know which one is which In my last post I thought I had gpu/psu issue, although beyondlogic helped me to figure it was Ram. I have four...
  21. C

    Question PC monitor randomly loses image ?

    The computer is virtually new, I thought it was X Y and Z that ended up not being it, so the x670e-a MoBo, Corsair Ram and Ryzen 9 7950x3d CPU are less than a week old, The GPU RTX 4090 and Asus Thor 1200w PSU a month old, the only thing that is old is the water cooler(But the temps are not...
  22. GW1914

    Question Bad RAM Slot? Or BIOS Setting?

    Hello, here’s my setup: CPU: Ryzen 7 5700X MB: Gigabyte B550M RAM: 32 GB XPG Spectra D35 GPU: Radeon RX 6600 SSD: 2 Samsung 860 EVOs (512 and 1 TB, respectively) PSU: Corsair RM850 OS: Windows 11 Pro My issue: I have two sticks of 16 GB ram installed on the motherboard. A2 works fine. But...
  23. SKPO2

    Question can i run with i5 10400f on ASUS PRIME H510M-K ram with oc at 3200 mhz?

    Dear reader, i have plan to buy new 3200 mhz 32 gb ram stick can i have it at 3200 mhz frequency using oc. btw this mobo supports xmp ram so i am curious if it can run at 3200 mhz heard that you need high end mobo like z490. oh and btw the model of the 32 gb kit ram is G.SKILL 32GB KIT DDR4...
  24. G

    Question Max RAM supported by Samsung Series 7 Chronos?

    I have an old Samsung Series 7 Chronos model NP700Z5C. It comes with 4 Gb of RAM (internal) and a slot to upgrade it, which currently contains a 4 Gb module. I'd like to upgrade its memory to 12 Gb total by swapping the current 4 Gb module for an 8 Gb one but I'm not sure if that slot accepts 8...
  25. TonyBro

    Question Asrock H570M does not start. The lights on the back are blinking...

    Hello, friends! The computer was not disassembled, everything worked fine without problems, but one day I came home, when I tried to turn it on, it stopped starting... Nothing burned out inside, everything is perfectly whole and new. I tried to connect a new power supply - the same thing. I...
  26. an2_fr

    Question Which of these 3 ram's is better?

    Hello, this is my first post, so apologies if there is some mistake. I have a laptop MSI Bravo 15 A4DDR with 8 GB DDR4 and I want to upgrade it. I have searched and found these three RAM's are accesible to me and I don't know which is better for video editing/casual games/video playing...
  27. N

    Question New RAM Installed on Laptop, frequent game crashes

    Hello all, I have a 2024 Razer Blade 16 (RZ09-0510x) Laptop that initially came with 2x 8gb factory RAM cards. I decided to upgrade the RAM and purchased 2x Crucial 48gb DDR5 RAM cards to install into my laptop to bring it to the maximum capacity of 96 GB, which is supported by the laptop (per...
  28. A

    Question looking for some options to upgrade an old rig

    Hi, Recently i have considered some minor upgrades to my old pc to make it run somewhat better, i would like to hear some options and perhaps limitations on how far i can go with it. Currently the pc runs an asus p8h61 rev 2.01 motherboard with 2x2gb 1600 rams, a Pentium g620 CPU and a BioStar...
  29. jnjnilson6

    Discussion GPUs and Systems -- 2010 to 2025

    How far have we actually gone? Back in the day (2009-2011) RAM was 4 to 8 GB in gaming systems and GPU VRAM was generally between 1-2 GB in the high-end sector. What is terrific in retrospect is that with 4 GB system RAM and 1 GB VRAM on a high-end card you could play games at 1600x900 or...
  30. Dean0919

    Question When system starts using paged memory?

    Please someone explain me in a simple way, when Windows starts using paged memory (when physical memory isn't enough and it uses SSD/HDD instead)? How to know when this happens? For example, if I open Task Manager, if in "Commited" number exceeds my physical memory (32GB), does this mean, now...
  31. GarbageCollector123

    Question Laptop doesn't boot with old and new ram stick after installing new ram stick.

    The laptop model is IdeaPad 3 15IIL05. Long ago I have installed 4gb ram stick to already soldered 4gb and it worked fine for 2 years. However, recently I tried changing the 4gb ramstick with 16gb stick. It booted, showed the 20gb total memory and worked fine for 2 hours. However, after it I got...
  32. nkneshev

    Question DDR5 RAM bluescreens when set to 6000Mhz via XMP ?

    Hi, I recently built a new PC and I have been having issues with running my RAM at the speeds it is rated for. I set it to 6000mhz via XMP mode from the day I got it, and from time to time it bluescreened, figured it was just Windows being weird. After a while the bluescreens turned into...
  33. newwbie

    Question One of my RAM sticks just died within 2 years ?

    So I went to boot my PC up today and I noticed it was boot cycling and the motherboard LEDs kept going from CPU to DRAM . I checked the RAMs and one by one . In the end, one was not working . The RAM i have is Gskill Trident Z Royal 32GB and its just been 2 years and one of them is dead ...
  34. jadohajo

    Question Bios Green Flashing Among other issues

    Good afternoon, Intro Recently I have been helping my brother with his computer. It has been having issues now since the day it was built and even as someone who has built many computers and servers over time I am really struggling to get a grip on how to fix the issues we are facing...
  35. TigerGabbar

    Question Double Graphics Card

    I currently have 3060Ti in which i am facing problem while streaming any AAA tittle i play at lowest setting @1440p so i am thinking to upgrade with 4070ti super and use 3060ti as streaming graphics card while using OBS and 4070ti super while gaming. Is it possible that one card is used for...
  36. Gengo318

    Question Asus P8z77-v RAM only working in one slot?

    My mobo, an Asus P8z77-v has been having issues with running multiple RAM sticks. I've checked each slot individually with one stick, and each work with that stick showing video output. When I use another stick, the same result. However when using two sticks, (one in the first slot and one in...
  37. B

    Question BSOD issues after a series of PC upgrades ?

    Hello, I recently performed a series of updates to my computer, installing a new SSD, new RAM, a new motherboard, and a new CPU. In addition to this, I installed Windows 11 on to the new SSD, upgrading my system from Windows 10. After that, my computer has been having problems with blue screens...
  38. DarylEPerez

    Question HELP: Computer Won't Start

    Hello all, Merry Christmas and, Happy New Years to come. I'd like to get some help on a topic, whether that is manually clocking my ram, or, guidance on steps that may be leading to my issues. I'm sharing my system so I provide all relevant information ahead: Motherboard: Gigabyte Aorus Elite...
  39. Tomw12345

    Question Issues after installing RAM

    [Moderator edit to break up a solid paragraph of text.] I have abit of a odd one here, I recently purchased some G-Skill Trident Neo DDR4 32gb 3200mhz RAM and after I removed my old RAM and replaced it with the G-Skill it booted up fine had no issues for the first few hours, after around 2-3...
  40. G

    Question Are these settings safe and efficient for my PC ?

    I have changed the memory speed in bios from XMP Profile 1 to Profile 2 and also adjusted the RAM from 6200 to 6400mhz as i wanted faster speeds and read sonmehwere thatg XMP Profile 2 is better for performance ? Now my question is, is this ok? and also my latency for the ram is 71.2ns which...