Crucial Ballistix PC3200 Errors

[JeffN825]

I have a Shuttle SN95G5 and 2 512MB Ballistix PC3200.

I have the RAM latencies set manually to 1T/2-2-2-6 (as specced by the RAM) and the RAM voltage set to 2.8V (also as specced).

I have run memtest86+ overnight on two separate occassions. The first time I got 3 errors on test 5. The second time I got 8 errors on test 4.

I was originally having trouble where Half Life 2 was crashing at seemingly random intervals due to "Memory could not be read" errors. I believe I fixed this by randomly changing the RAM voltage from "Auto" to 2.8V.

But I am still getting these memtest86+ errors. Any ideas? Defective RAM?



Also, on a related but less important note, if I press any key on my keyboard after memtest86+ has been running for more than about 30 seconds, the system will reset. This MAY be a problem with my keyboard (MS Wireless Desktop) as I have experienced some quirkiness from it in the pass. Ideas?

My Config:
Shuttle SN95G5
Athlon 64 3500+
1GB Crucial Ballistix PC3200 (2x512MB)
BFG GeForce 6800GT OC
Segate 200GB SATA Hard Drive
NEC 3500AB Dual Layer DVD Burner

 

[Hajime]

If memory serves, isn't 2.8v the specced voltage for Ballistix?

However, the ram does sound like it may have issues. You may want to look into RMA'ing it.

 

[JeffN825]

Yes, 2.8V is the specced voltage...

And as I wrote above, that is what I set it to...

 

[formulav8]

Go into your mobo's harware monitoring and check the dimm voltage. Make sure it is reading at a True 2.8v or higher.

I know my mobo sends lower voltage than what is specified. I have to manually set the voltage to 2.7 so the real voltage going to the memory is 2.6v. You may have to do to the same.

If the real voltage on your mobo is below 2.8, then manually set 2.9v if you are able too. Give that a try and see if it helps or not.


JAson

 

[Matthias99]

Originally posted by: formulav8
Go into your mobo's harware monitoring and check the dimm voltage. Make sure it is reading at a True 2.8v or higher.

I know my mobo sends lower voltage than what is specified. I have to manually set the voltage to 2.7 so the real voltage going to the memory is 2.6v. You may have to do to the same.

If the real voltage on your mobo is below 2.8, then manually set 2.9v if you are able too. Give that a try and see if it helps or not.


JAson

Before you go off frying your RAM... the hardware monitor is not guaranteed to be giving you super-exact voltage readings. Use a voltmeter if you really want to know how much voltage your RAM is getting (measure from the PSU's ground or a ground pin in an empty RAM slot to one of the power pins in an empty RAM slot).

 

[Viper96720]

Try 2-3-2-10 or 2-3-3-10. It'll probably be fine then as long as the ram isn't faulty.

 

[formulav8]

He will not fry his ram by raising .1or.2 volts




Jason

 

[Matthias99]

Originally posted by: formulav8
He will not fry his ram by raising .1or.2 volts

Well, no, probably not.

However, setting your voltages so that your onboard monitor is "correct" can lead to significantly over- (or under-) volting your components. If you think your motherboard is over- or under-volting, check it with a meter for an accurate reading.