Maybe some tech heads here can help.. I have 8GB ram in my rig ( 2 x sticks of 4GB ) i bought an 8GB stick of identical ram to push it to 16. All was good for a few hours then suddenly my rig is blue screening, i take out the new stick and its fine again. I'm gonna rule out faulty ram because its fine for a while, maybe i'm wrong to do so, i just don't know...ideas anyone?
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#1
Posted 27 June 2019 - 08:23 PM
#2
Posted 27 June 2019 - 09:18 PM
You used to have to pair the ram equally, so if you wanted 16 GB, you'd have to use 2 x 8 GB. But, I haven't built a PC for a long time so things may have changed?
If you take out the 2 x 4 GB sticks, does it run OK with 1 x 8 GB?
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#3
Posted 28 June 2019 - 08:42 AM
you might be able to get it running after changing some settings in your bios manually. Unmatched capacity will prevent you from running in dual channel mode afaik, but I dont think it is impossible to use your extra 8, just might have to compromise with timings and speed. Maybe your mainboard manufacturer manual can help you out on this.
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#4
Posted 28 June 2019 - 08:46 AM
This varies btw from motherboard to motherboard, some have no problem running full speed of different sized modules ( same `model`though of course) while others restrict you to single channel mode using the extra capacity. As I said, your mainboard`s manual will know more
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#5
Posted 28 June 2019 - 10:23 AM
As I said, your mainboard`s manual will know more
^This. Memory can be a bear and its usually best to run pairs as mentioned earlier, but the mother board info can help sort out your options.
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#6
Posted 29 June 2019 - 06:37 AM
Maybe some tech heads here can help.. I have 8GB ram in my rig ( 2 x sticks of 4GB ) i bought an 8GB stick of identical ram to push it to 16. All was good for a few hours then suddenly my rig is blue screening, i take out the new stick and its fine again. I'm gonna rule out faulty ram because its fine for a while, maybe i'm wrong to do so, i just don't know...ideas anyone?
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#7
Posted 29 June 2019 - 09:57 AM
Thanks guys will take a look when i get a chance, would exchanging the 8 GB stick for 2 x 4's work without issue? i'm not a BIOS kinda guy, i'll end up screwing it lol.
#8
Posted 29 June 2019 - 09:06 PM
2x4 memory sticks would be best yes because running in pairs (you would have (4) 4 gig sticks then. I agree with others that think your having a problem because you have (2) 4 gig sticks and (1) 8 gig stick. That or buy another 8 gig stick just like your first one and sell your original other pair.
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#9
Posted 30 June 2019 - 10:56 AM
Gah, yesterday I had a Unity freeze and then I could not get my computer post. After 3 hours of dicking around it turned out to be 2 bad sticks of ram. Grrrr, computer has been running fine and then I lose 2 sticks!
I feel your pain DoGgs...
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