Hardware problem...

[ewby23]

I've been getting an error quite frequently while playing a game. It's MACHINE_CHECK_EXCEPTION error and I have been told that it can be memory related. I checked compatible RAM with my mobo and the RAM I am using (512 MB Corsair) is not listed, but the 256 version is. Can someone help me with this problem, such as if I need new RAM and whatnot? I have also tried uninstalling and reinstalling the game and it doesn't work.

 

[spherrod]

Can you post more details of your system? Also you shoud run Memtest on your machine overnight to see if that passes the RAM

http://www.memtest86.com/

What game is giving you the problems?

 

[Looney]

It could very well be the ram, but you'll need to give more information. Like your system specs, and is this only happening in a specfic games, or all games (and which games work fine)?

If your ram is a single stick, try it in another ram slot. Try running memtest overnight to see how the ram is (1 or 2 passes is NOT enough). Have you tried updating video and soundcard drivers? Does your mobo require drivers?

 

[drwngflies]

Double check in BIOS startup screen, that all 512 MB is being recognized in system. Use pause/break key to lock screen to see clearly, in case it cycles too fast.
I added a stick of 256 to another 256 in another pc, and it didn't auto detect the added stick.