3 Sticks of RAM = Stability Issues *Help*

[tRaptor]

Hey,

I just got my 3rd stick of Mushkin DDR PC2700, and now i'm having stability issues. (2 256's, 1 (new) 512)

When i loaded up BF it causes the machine to restart when the map starts loading (taking up the ram my guess).


So, does anyone remember that article (toms hardware i think) that compaired stability with all ram slots filled?

I'm on a EpoX 8k5a2+

So right now i'm running with just the new 512mb stick in and it seems to be fine.

In a little while i'll see if it was maybe the placement of the ram (I hope)

 

[thorin]

Have you tested the new stick? Have you tried all 3 sticks in different order(s)?

Thorin

 

[tRaptor]

Not yet.

I would like to but I dont have time right now.

Also I despise floppy drives, none of my computers have them, tehy really should have a cd image for that program

Anyway, I'll drage one out later and try it if this persists

EDIT: Hey I never noticed that before! They do have them.

 

[tRaptor]

Anyone think there is a way to fix this? I have the latest Bios.

 

[SpeedFreak03]

Run memtest86 (the program in that link), and tell us your results. If that isn't the problem, then we will go from there.

EDIT: I just re-read your first post, and remember that I had a similar problem with an Athlon 1.33GHz box (asus a7v133 mobo) i used to work on. It turns out the cpu was overheating, and I replaced the fan (with one rated for an AthlonXP 2200+), and it solved the problem. So check it out!

 

[tRaptor]

well i dont think i really need to run memtest to say my ram is good. Everything works fine, with 2 sticks or less (dosent matter what slots either). My board is just unstable with 3 slots filled.

I'll run memtest when i get a chance.

 

[JBT]

they have mem test on CD now so u don't need a floppy . They have had it awhile now.

 

[thorin]

1) What are your temps?
2) Are your memory timings default?
3) Is your CPU oc'd?

Thorin

 

[tRaptor]

Temps: 38-44
Yes, by SPD
Not currently

Its important that i say, thy problem only is present when all 3 ram slots are filled, it instantly goes away when i take out a stick. It dosent even matter what stick. I think this is simply one of thoes "you can have 3 ram slots, but tis not going to be stable" issues

 

[Sideswipe001]

Have you tried loosening the RAM timings with all 3 slots filled? Some motherboards HAVE to have slower timings when you have them all filled, regardless of what the RAM can do. It's a motherboard limitation,