Install New Ram, New Problem

[Tyler Garcia]

I decided to get 8gb+ more RAM for my PC. So I installed the RAM and my PC display wouldn't show up (Use DisplayPort so I can utilize 1080@144hz, which HDMI isn't capable of) , So I went and reset my CMOS, didn't work. I then took out my GPU to run on-board Graphics, that ended up working. So I put my card back in and tried Display Port again.. nothing. So I plug my HDMI and DP into my GPU and I can only use HDMI until I reach my desktop after many restarts. So every time I start my PC up I have to restart about 5x unplugging and plugging my HDMI and DP in and out until I can use the HDMI just to unplug it for my DP. I'm not sure why this is happening, but hoping someone has solved this before.

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MOBO: AsRock z170m-pro4s
RAM: Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (4 x 4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 2400
GPU: Gtx 1080
CPU: i5 6600k
PSU: EVGA 500
COOLER: H100iGTX
HYPERx SSD and WD HDD
MONITOR: Samsung C27FG70 27" 144hz

Not sure what else to put.

 

[gdmaclew]

Why didn't you just remove the new RAM?
Mixing new RAM with old RAM is never a good idea even from the same manufacturer and identical part numbers.

 

[Tyler Garcia]

Because I wanted 16gb, but I didn't know that'd be a bad idea. Thanks for the tip.