Discussion ASUS ROG M16 (2021) & Kingston HyperX Memory

[TheMightySquelch]

Hi guys!

Unit is:
-ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (2021 Intel i9)
-came with 8GB Micron DDR4-3200 1Rx8 (1 slot for upgrade) Memory Module

I had two (2) modules of 8GB Kingston HyperX DDR4-3200 (https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-HyperX-Impact-HX432S20IB2/dp/B07BGLYTVG?th=1) lying around and I placed one (1) into a Lenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen3 ACL (2021 AMD) and it worked fine. Then I thought of placing the other to the M16. After installing, it worked great for a 2-3 hours, then all of a sudden, a barrage of BSODs. After restarting, 6mins into Win10, BSODagain, and it repeats. Couldn't get a screenshot of the error but it was pointing to Memory (Will post a pic when i get the chance to do the exercise in the coming weeks). So I put back the Micron module and then placed a regular Kingston Value RAM of same specs and it works perfectly for the past 20-22 days. Installed both Kingston HyperX modules to an Acer Nitro 5 (2021 Intel i7) and it runs smoothly.

Any thoughts, guys?

 

[geofelt]

Running disparate ram is always iffy.
Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
A motherboard must manage all the ram using the same specs of voltage, cas and speed.
The internal workings are designed for the capacity of the kit.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards, can be very sensitive to this.

To check your ram,
Run memtest86 or memtest86+
They boot from a usb stick and do not use windows.
You can download them here:

MemTest86 - Official Site of the x86 Memory Testing Tool

MemTest86 is the original self booting memory testing software for x86 and ARM computers. Supporting both BIOS and UEFI, with options to boot from USB.

www.memtest86.com

Memtest86+ | The Open-Source Memory Testing Tool

Memtest86+ is an advanced, free, open-source, stand-alone memory tester for 32- and 64-bit computers (UEFI & BIOS supported)

www.memtest.org

If you can run a full pass with NO errors, your ram should be ok.

Running several more passes will sometimes uncover an issue, but it takes more time.
Probably not worth it unless you really suspect a ram issue.

 

[TheMightySquelch]

Okay, will try this one of these days.

Running disparate ram is always iffy.
Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
A motherboard must manage all the ram using the same specs of voltage, cas and speed.
The internal workings are designed for the capacity of the kit.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards, can be very sensitive to this.

To check your ram,
Run memtest86 or memtest86+
They boot from a usb stick and do not use windows.
You can download them here:

MemTest86 - Official Site of the x86 Memory Testing Tool

MemTest86 is the original self booting memory testing software for x86 and ARM computers. Supporting both BIOS and UEFI, with options to boot from USB.

www.memtest86.com

Memtest86+ | The Open-Source Memory Testing Tool

Memtest86+ is an advanced, free, open-source, stand-alone memory tester for 32- and 64-bit computers (UEFI & BIOS supported)

www.memtest.org

If you can run a full pass with NO errors, your ram should be ok.

Running several more passes will sometimes uncover an issue, but it takes more time.
Probably not worth it unless you really suspect a ram issue.

Will try this one of these days, thanks.