2x [4GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 1333 CL9 (RED)]

[XFA24]

2 years ago I bought a single stick of this ram

then yesterday I bought another single stick of this ram so to make a 2x4GB RAM Configuration

But when I installed the new stick of ram(therefore making it 2x4GB), windows wont boot up

I removed the old stick of ram and windows still wont boot up

I inserted my old stick of ram again and removed the new stick of ram, windows booted up

Can the stick of ram I bought be faulty?

Or is this caused by compatibility issues?

Is there a need for me to update my BIOS to make this stick of ram work?

Thanks in advance

 

[mickypheonix]

Hi XFA24
what is your motherboard , what are the specs on the old stick of ram and the specs on the new ram

 

[XFA24]

Hi XFA24
what is your motherboard , what are the specs on the old stick of ram and the specs on the new ram

the ram sticks are the same, they only differ by age

DDR3-1333 PC3-10666 4096MBx1 CL9-9-9-24 1.5v

and my motherboard is ASUS P7H55-M LX

 

[XFA24]

Hi XFA24
what is your motherboard , what are the specs on the old stick of ram and the specs on the new ram

oh and here is the manufacturer website

http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-10666cl9s-4gbrl

 

[mickypheonix]

all seems fine
2 x DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR3 1333/1066 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
did you say you tried just the new stick on its own because it is compatible with your board

 

[XFA24]

all seems fine
2 x DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR3 1333/1066 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
did you say you tried just the new stick on its own because it is compatible with your board

yeah I tried it on its own, windows still wouldn't boot up

 

[mickypheonix]

the new stick is likely faulty then , especially seeing as the other stick is exactly the same specs and is compatible , i would suggest return it for replacement

 

[XFA24]

the new stick is likely faulty then , especially seeing as the other stick is exactly the same specs and is compatible , i would suggest return it for replacement

thanks for the help man!

 

[mickypheonix]

you are most welcome , i hope it all goes well for you , all the best