Pc crashes when running in dual channel ram

[The Meeknd]

Hi everyone, my PC seems to crash every time that the ram is set up in dual channel. The individual sticks works fine, but when they are set up in dual channel mode the computer would run for a little bit then crash. I've tried running both the sticks side by side for single channel mode and that works. Also why can't I run the ram in 2133 mhz

My setup:
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H (rev 1.1)
RAM: G.Skill ares 16gb (2x8gb) 2133mhz
CPU: i5 3470

 

[Vic 40]

You use the white slots for dualchannel?
You enabled XMP in the bios?
You have the latest bios?

 

[Vic 40]

I've tried running both the sticks side by side for single channel mode and that works.

Might be that the cpu cooler is placed uneven which might give this problem,see if it is loose on one side or if an aftermarket one unscrew abit loose and tighten again,just snug,don't overdo it or just reseat it.

 

[The Meeknd]

I've tried running both the sticks side by side for single channel mode and that works.

Might be that the cpu cooler is placed uneven which might give this problem,see if it is loose on one side or if an aftermarket one unscrew abit loose and tighten again,just snug,don't overdo it or just reseat it.

Ive gotten the dual channel to work for a little bit but its still unstable. Reseating the cooler definitely helped. I just need to find the perfect balance between sorta tight and sorta loose. Anyways thanks for the suggestion. Never would've thought of it.

 

[Vic 40]

You could reinstall it,when doing that check the cpu socket for bent pins,just to be sure.

 

[The Meeknd]

You could reinstall it,when doing that check the cpu socket for bent pins,just to be sure.

So after a while of messing with it. Its now stable and has been going strong for a day or so. But I never got the memory to go above 1330mhz... or the option of XMP. I have a different cpu now, its the i7 2600. Any insight?

 

[Vic 40]

Well for the answer of not having XMP is this the answer,

To support XMP memory, you must install an Intel® 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU that supports DDR3 1600 MHz.

the i7 2600 k isn't ivy bridge but the older Sandy bridge.You could try and set speed,timings and voltage manually if possible. Otherwise try the highest speed available.

Why the change of cpu? The i5 you had in there was ivy bridge ..

 

[The Meeknd]

Well for the answer of not having XMP is this the answer,

To support XMP memory, you must install an Intel® 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU that supports DDR3 1600 MHz.

the i7 2600 k isn't ivy bridge but the older Sandy bridge.You could try and set speed,timings and voltage manually if possible. Otherwise try the highest speed available.

Why the change of cpu? The i5 you had in there was ivy bridge ..

Welp I guess I have to stick with 1330mhz. I switch to I7 because I needed the extra threads do have a smooth experience with a lot of applications running. I could've gotten a 3770k but I didnt want to pay about 70 dollar extra.

 

[Vic 40]

Like i said ,you can try and set the ram at higher speed,but that will have to be done manually then.