Memory related crashes after installing new GPU

[Vansaltzman]

Since updating my GPU to a new 1070 I have had consistent crashes while gaming or just browsing online. BSODs are all memory related errors (MEMORY_MANAGMENT, PFN_LIST_CORRUPT, PAGE FAULT IN NON PAGED AREA, etc.). I have also had downloads that crash or BSOD while installing.

System

- Motherboard : Asus Maximus IV Extreme-Z EATX LGA1155 Motherboard
- GPU : Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card (Old: ASUS GeForce GTX670 Directcu II 2GB)
- Processor : Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
- RAM : Mushkin Redline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory
- PSU :Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
- Set Windows : 10 Home 64bit Build 14393

No overclocking with the only change being to set the DRAM timings to what was written on the sticks.

So far I have tried

- Ran MS Memory Diagnostic (Came back clean)
- Reseating RAM sticks and GPU
- Using DDU to uninstall NVIDIA drivers and then installed new ones
- Confirmed GPU BIOS was up to date
- sfc /scannow
- chkdsk /f and /r

This was built for the most part by a friend (so I'm still pretty much a beginner at all this), but the computer has functioned near perfect for the past 4.5 years so it seems to me that the new GPU is having a bad interaction with my system. I also worry that my system may not be compatible with the new card. I did check if it was compatible online and with Microcenter in person before buying the card.

I am looking for some next steps to try that could help to at least diagnose the cause of the issues. Any suggestions would be very welcome.

Thanks for reading - Vansaltzman

 

[terry4536]

Are there any diagnostic LED'S or digital errors on the motherboard? Have you tried using just one stick of memory to test the RAM sticks

The most likely solution is replacing the RAM at this point anyway.

 

[terry4536]

I wouldn't be concerned with the graphics card being compatible. It is compatible.

 

[Vansaltzman]

Are there any diagnostic LED'S or digital errors on the motherboard? Have you tried using just one stick of memory to test the RAM sticks

The most likely solution is replacing the RAM at this point anyway.

No errors indicated on the diagnostic LEDs. I checked both sticks independently and it seems like one of them was indeed causing the issues. I've been running on one stick for the past day and haven't had any more BSODs or crashes.

Thanks!

Now, should I worry about files being corrupted or otherwise messed up on my hard drive from when I was using the bad RAM?

 

[terry4536]

I would take a wait and see stance. If you encounter errors , then you can update the drivers that seem to present errors. But I would get new RAM so that you are running a matched set of dual channel memory.

You can update individual drivers or update all of them and reinstall the operating system. That is the range of your choices.

 

[Vansaltzman]

I would take a wait and see stance. If you encounter errors , then you can update the drivers that seem to present errors. But I would get new RAM so that you are running a matched set of dual channel memory.

You can update individual drivers or update all of them and reinstall the operating system. That is the range of your choices.

No problems yet, but I will look for any errors. Would this RAM work as a replacement?
Kingston HyperX FURY 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 1866MHz DDR3 CL10 DIMM

 

[terry4536]

here are a couple of good choices. These are both 2133 CL9 2X 8GB SDRAM. They are approximately the same cost as your selection (1866 .CL10 2 x 8GB). In other words these SDRAM are faster and at lower latency for about the same price.


$110
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C9D-16GXH

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231571&ignorebbr=1

$117
G.SKILL TridentX Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C9D-16GTX

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231617&ignorebbr=1

 

[Vansaltzman]

here are a couple of good choices. These are both 2133 CL9 2X 8GB SDRAM. They are approximately the same cost as your selection (1866 .CL10 2 x 8GB). In other words these SDRAM are faster and at lower latency for about the same price.


$110
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C9D-16GXH

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231571&ignorebbr=1

$117
G.SKILL TridentX Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C9D-16GTX

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231617&ignorebbr=1

For the sake of good keeping a good record I've been running the system with the G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) memory and it has been working flawlessly for about a week now! Used XMP in the BIOS which made it very easy to set up.

Thanks for the help!

 

[terry4536]

That is good to here. I am a big fan of G Skill memory. From my experience, they are pretty easy to recommend. They have the specifications that I look for, and they work.