Serious Problem!! K8N Neo2 keeps crashing!!

[Dynamix3D]

Okay I just got my new memory today - http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=20-141-148&depa=0] pqi TURBO Series Dual Channel Platinum Kit 184-Pin 1GB(512MB x 2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail[/URL]. Now ever since I put this memory in the computer crashes randomly every few minutes then reboots. I don't know what is wrong This memory is the same as OCZ, it is Samsung TCCD chips with a Brainpower PCB. I don't understand why its not working.

I tryed moving the memory into all slots possible, and it didnt work. I did DIMM1-2 first, then 3-4, then 1-3, and nothing works. Can anyone please tell me if there is a way to fix this problem, if not I guess I'm going to RMA the board, and get a different one.

 

[ChineseDemocracyGNR]

Have you played with memory timings and voltages?

 

[Dynamix3D]

nope... I just left it at "Load Fail Safe" settings because it kept crashing...

These are my specs by the way:

AMD 64 3000+ Winchester
PQI Turbo Dual Channel Kit 1GB 2 x 512MB (2-2-2-5)
MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum
74GB Raptor
BFG 6800 GT
Coolermaster Real Power 450W
Sound Blaster Live Audigy 2 Platinum
NEC 3500A DVD-RW

 

[cmp1223]

check over at http://forum.msi.com.tw in the amd64 nvidia forum. they list compatible memory. also, i searched your PSU and it had dual 12v rails. This board really sucks a lot of power, and needs 25a on the 12v rail, so that could be the problem

 

[Transition]

Originally posted by: cmp1223
check over at http://forum.msi.com.tw in the amd64 nvidia forum. they list compatible memory. also, i searched your PSU and it had dual 12v rails. This board really sucks a lot of power, and needs 25a on the 12v rail, so that could be the problem

Would using a Antec NeoPower PSU be a problem?
Output: +3.3V@30A, +5V@38A, +12V1@18A, +12V2@15A, -12V@1A, +5VSB@2A

 

[Mrvile]

That PSU has 33A total on its 12v rail (add 1 and 2 together, a lot of new PSUs are doing that) so your PSU is fine. Try the memory sticks one at a time.

Make sure you didn't hit anything like the 20pin while installing your ram.

 

[cmp1223]

Actually it might not. I believe that the Antec PSUs have had issues with the MSI Neo2, search the MSI forums to be sure. It is a fine power supply, but from what i read this mobo needs over 25A on ONE rail. That means that dual rail wont work. Also, i think the nature of dual rails mean you really can't add them together, in reality the amps comes out less then their sum (i think). Many people recommend a one 12v rail system with 30A or more

 

[Mrvile]

Oh really? I heard somewhere that you just add the two rails together but what do I know.

 

[cmp1223]

besides, its not like both will power the CPU/mobo anyway. It needs more power if it ever spikes

 

[Scorpius]

if your psu deos not make enough juice for the cpu the system won't start...nothing...nada...

merry Xmas and all that yots

 

[Rams2001]

I've got an Antec SL400 PSU with 24A on the +12V rail. It is working just fine on my Neo2 Plat MoBoard from MSI.

I think using just one stick of memory at a time might be a good idea, for troubleshooting.

-Chris...