Check your RAM performance and see if it meets expectations.
Check your RAM performance and see if it meets expectations.
You've purchased a new RAM module and are experiencing an issue with Passmark after 45 minutes. The single error you've encountered suggests there might be a compatibility or installation problem. Consider checking the documentation for your RAM model and Passmark software, and ensure proper installation. If the issue persists, contacting the manufacturer's support may be necessary.
Thanks! I just swapped it because the previous one wasn't good. I'm planning to choose another brand this time.
Consider testing the device first; a BIOS update might resolve the issue. If that fails and the RAM is properly seated (typically A2 and B2), proceed with an RMA.
Consider running Passmark once without XMP enabled and once with it active to compare results. The difference may not be significant.
It would help to test it once with and once without. It seems the 6700K might have a weak memory controller—those early-gen chips weren’t great, even if they handled 3200MT/s. Running it with XMP could make it work, but doing so puts extra strain on the memory, which is likely causing the failure. I wouldn’t be too surprised if that was the main issue.
I tested the new RAM using Crucial with XMP enabled, and it worked fine. However, it failed when XMP was active. Considering your memory controller, I turned off XMP but lowered the speed to 3100 instead of 3200. I'm currently running Passmark again to check if this reduces stress on the controller. It seems unlikely that three bad RAM sets from two different brands will happen together. I also saw an "extra stability" option in the BIOS—might that help? I'll share my results once Passmark is done. *fingers crossed*