[SOLVED] How to know if ram is defective?

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I recently bought a new ram kit but my pc blue screens every now and then all the error codes lead to faulty ram but how do I know for sure? Some errors I remember and kernel missing and system failure
 
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Please see this guide for what to post for BSOD posts:

To test for faulty RAM, I'd advise going through this guide:

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Please see this guide for what to post for BSOD posts:

To test for faulty RAM, I'd advise going through this guide:
 
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What is the motherboard and ram in question?
Are you trying to combine new with old, or is the new ram a replacement?

Run memtest86.
It boots from a usb stick and does not use windows.
You can download the free edition here:
https://www.memtest86.com/download.htm

If you can run a full pass with NO errors, your ram should be ok.
What is the motherboard and ram in question?
Are you trying to combine new with old, or is the new ram a replacement?

Run memtest86.
It boots from a usb stick and does not use windows.
You can download the free edition here:
https://www.memtest86.com/download.htm

If you can run a full pass with NO errors, your ram should be ok.
https://ibb.co/FnXwbMm
 
It looks like you are trying to overclock your ram to 3600.
I found this comment in a review:
The Ryzen 7 2700 supports up to DDR4-2933 memory, just like the 2700X. Just be aware that you'll only get those data rates with single-rank modules installed in a maximum of two slots. Even then, it takes a motherboard with six PCB layers to operate at 2933 MT/s stably.May 16, 2018

Run memtest86 at default ram speeds.

Possibly there is a motherboard bios update that helps with ram stability.
 

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It looks like you are trying to overclock your ram to 3600.
I found this comment in a review:
The Ryzen 7 2700 supports up to DDR4-2933 memory, just like the 2700X. Just be aware that you'll only get those data rates with single-rank modules installed in a maximum of two slots. Even then, it takes a motherboard with six PCB layers to operate at 2933 MT/s stably.May 16, 2018

Run memtest86 at default ram speeds.

Possibly there is a motherboard bios update that helps with ram stability.
I’m confused because I bought 3600 ram and I have newest bios
 

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Yes but that doesn't mean your hardware can run that adequately.
Re-run memtest at default RAM settings one module at a time and then see.
If you still get faults on one of the modules then, return the pack.
Ok and should I set xmp to 2933 because what is default? Also how many parts should I do cause error was in 3rd part and that took 2 and a half hours