memtestx86

[thelostjs]

i have geil value series 2x512mb i ran memtestx86 and it showed errors on a bunch of tests should rma this stuff? i've been getting errors while playing games.. it will crash to desktop after just a few minutes....

 

[amdskip]

Yes, RMA the memory.

 

[Duvie]

Are the errors running at spec speed and cas timings??? NO ocing right???

 

[phisrow]

Do try reseating the stuff first, assuming you havn't already. Bad contact can cause issues at times(though that is more common after systems have been shipped).

 

[piesang]

What Motherboard are you using? My ram (Corsair) also got errors until I correctly set up the timings, now it works.

 

[imported_Computer MAn]

Yes make sure it is running the correct timings before you RMA

 

[thelostjs]

i have an asrock board.. i originally set the timings as the sticker said 2.5-3-3-6 then found out one of the sticks is only rated for 2.5-4-4-8.. despite the sticker.. and then on top of that the ram is only rated 2.5-3-3-6 for single channel operation.. anyways it works better at the new timings but still crashes and has trouble running many games..

 

[Jeff7]

Does your BIOS allow you to increase the RAM voltage? Some memory likes a little extra juice, like maybe 2.7v.