RAM checker?

[starwarsdad]

Is there a program that I can run to determine if a stick of RAM is bad or not? I have 2 512MB sticks of Mushkin PC2100 in a box that is acting pretty odd. I would like to test the memory as everything else seems to be OK. It is RAM or the mobo. The thing acts like it got struck by lightning.

Thanks!

 

[RalfHutter]

Memtest86 is da bomb.

Here's an article comparing various free and pay memory testing programs.

 

[AkumaBao]

If it shows that it's there on the memory test in the POST, you're good to go. As for a program, good luck. There are a few, but they don't actually test them very well. You could always check your local PC store, and see if they have a memory check machine. I kinda doubt it though.

 

[Boonesmi]

the system memory test durring post isnt very thorough, and often times faulty ram will pass the post test just fine....

as was said above, memtest86 is a great program for checking ram. if it can run 30 or so passes without any errors then you know your whole memory subsystem is in great shape.

 

[starwarsdad]

Thanks for the links. I'll give it a shot!