[SOLVED] Looks like bad RAM but...

[crios42]

My desktop had been running great for about a year after I built it (right before COVID). Then a couple of months ago I got my first BSOD and they've been getting more and more frequent. The stop code is Memory Management. I started running tests to try to pinpoint the problem.

• Ran MdSched, hardware problem found
• Ran MemTest86 ERROR (There was A LOT of red)

So I'm guessing that I have a bad stick of RAM or 2 and I should buy some new ones and replace them, I also decided to run HCI Design MemTest overnight and that came back with NO errors. Is that something that can happen? I have seen people recommend MemTest86 over MemTest. Before I buy new RAM, is there something else I should try or know?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Bob.B]

My desktop had been running great for about a year after I built it (right before COVID). Then a couple of months ago I got my first BSOD and they've been getting more and more frequent. The stop code is Memory Management. I started running tests to try to pinpoint the problem.

• Ran MdSched, hardware problem found
• Ran MemTest86 ERROR (There was A LOT of red)

So I'm guessing that I have a bad stick of RAM or 2 and I should buy some new ones and replace them, I also decided to run HCI Design MemTest overnight and that came back with NO errors. Is that something that can happen? I have seen people recommend MemTest86 over MemTest. Before I buy new RAM, is there something else I should try or know?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Get a can of air and a small brush.
Give the innards a good cleaning.
Heatsinks and fans extra clean.
Don't forget the psu....a few shots of air from both directions.
Run memtest86 again.

 

[--SID--]

What CPU and motherboard?

Update motherboard BIOS.

 

[MeanMachine41]

If there are any errors with Memtest86 whatsoever then RMA the full kit.
Do not purchase independent modules to replace the ones that have failed as you may cause a mismatch.

Use a can of compressed air to blow out the RAM slots and Isopropyl Alcohol to clean the terminals. Only do this with the system shut down at the PSU.

 

[crios42]

What CPU and motherboard?

Update motherboard BIOS.

BIOS has most recent update. Here are the specs.
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/crios/saved/mjwPXL

 

[crios42]

Get a can of air and a small brush.
Give the innards a good cleaning.
Heatsinks and fans extra clean.
Don't forget the psu....a few shots of air from both directions.
Run memtest86 again.

I'll give that a shot but things are pretty clean already. I've been blowing it out every couple of months (2) although I haven't gone at it with a cotton swab so that couldn't hurt.