BSOD following RAM upgrade on Acer Nitro 5
BSOD following RAM upgrade on Acer Nitro 5
Hello, I recently replaced my RAM in my Acer Nitro 5 NH.Q96ED.004 with HyperX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666MHz CL15 SO-DIMM Impact. From what I found, this should fit my system. But after the upgrade, I’ve experienced frequent blue screen of death on startup. They seem to occur only after the computer has been off for a while—usually overnight. Restarting doesn’t fix it. The BSODs started less often right after the upgrade and have gotten worse over time. After about a week, I tried swapping the RAM slots, which resolved the issue for a week. But then they reappeared and are worsening again. I’ve also used Windows built-in memory diagnostics, but no problems were detected. Since I’m not very familiar with this, I’m wondering what might be causing these issues. Could it be faulty RAM, a software problem, or something else? Please help me understand the situation better. Thank you!
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It could worsen the situation if the signals aren't stable. You won’t harm anything, but I’m uncertain about how simple it is to reset the CMOS to undo changes if you can’t reach the BIOS afterward. It’s best not to run just one RAM stick at a time—test each stick individually to see if the issue remains. If it works with one and fails with both, it may point to weak signaling, which isn’t uncommon in laptops.
Thanks for the feedback. Your approach makes sense, and I wasn’t aware of that limitation.