Hi,
I have recently built a computer with the following components:
CPU: Intel i5 4690K (stock not overclocked)
RAM: HyperX FURY Series 8GB (2x 4GB) DDR3 1866MHz CL10 DIMM Memory Module Kit
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z97P-D3
HDD/SSD: 1tb HDD and 120gb SSD
GPU: Sapphire R9 280
PSU: Antec TruePower Classic TP-650C Power supply - 650 Watt
OS: WIndows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
I am running the ram in dual channel in the recommended slots according according to the Motherboard manual and first run of MemTest86 brought up 80 errors after the first pass.
So I tested each stick individually and there were no errors upon completing the test. Thereafter I tested the ram together in the other 2 slots not recommended by the manual and the ram passed with flying colours.
Finally I tested the ram in the dual channel slots twice for 16 hours in total now and there were no errors. Upon testing I read the recommended ram for the motherboard and realised I overlooked the manufacture of ram as it's not supported by the Z97P-D3.
However after thorough testing the ram seems to fine now, so I am confused as to whether I should continue using it or return it and purchase one of the recommended models.
I should also note that I initially couldn't understand why my PC would restart at random intervals and show a BSOD notice to ignore or report. SInce then I have absolutely updated everything from the bios to drivers and have not seen another BSOD.
Could it be the ram was loosely installed by me initially, causing these errors? Should I keep the ram even though it's not supported on paper?
Nothing has been overclocked and everything is at stock or default settings.
From research It seems others have had the same issue with different manufacture of components and have tinkered with voltage and timings to fix this problem but as I said I have not tried this.
Any suggestion or point in the right direction would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
I have recently built a computer with the following components:
CPU: Intel i5 4690K (stock not overclocked)
RAM: HyperX FURY Series 8GB (2x 4GB) DDR3 1866MHz CL10 DIMM Memory Module Kit
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z97P-D3
HDD/SSD: 1tb HDD and 120gb SSD
GPU: Sapphire R9 280
PSU: Antec TruePower Classic TP-650C Power supply - 650 Watt
OS: WIndows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
I am running the ram in dual channel in the recommended slots according according to the Motherboard manual and first run of MemTest86 brought up 80 errors after the first pass.
So I tested each stick individually and there were no errors upon completing the test. Thereafter I tested the ram together in the other 2 slots not recommended by the manual and the ram passed with flying colours.
Finally I tested the ram in the dual channel slots twice for 16 hours in total now and there were no errors. Upon testing I read the recommended ram for the motherboard and realised I overlooked the manufacture of ram as it's not supported by the Z97P-D3.
However after thorough testing the ram seems to fine now, so I am confused as to whether I should continue using it or return it and purchase one of the recommended models.
I should also note that I initially couldn't understand why my PC would restart at random intervals and show a BSOD notice to ignore or report. SInce then I have absolutely updated everything from the bios to drivers and have not seen another BSOD.
Could it be the ram was loosely installed by me initially, causing these errors? Should I keep the ram even though it's not supported on paper?
Nothing has been overclocked and everything is at stock or default settings.
From research It seems others have had the same issue with different manufacture of components and have tinkered with voltage and timings to fix this problem but as I said I have not tried this.
Any suggestion or point in the right direction would be much appreciated.
Thank you.