RAm issues new build

[derf111]

hi, i have recently put together a new pc using old parts, i have gone from atx to9 matx mobo and for some reason it wont start with 4 sticks of ram i have tried every variation of ram in slots and it seems completely random weather it works or not. any ideas??

 

[maxalge]

hi, i have recently put together a new pc using old parts, i have gone from atx to9 matx mobo and for some reason it wont start with 4 sticks of ram i have tried every variation of ram in slots and it seems completely random weather it works or not. any ideas??

try one stick at a time

if it boots add one more, until it fails to boot then you know which stick ( maybe more than one ) is causing the issue


could be defective ram sticks