Diagnose BSOD issues Find solutions for system crashes Resolve Windows errors effectively
Diagnose BSOD issues Find solutions for system crashes Resolve Windows errors effectively
I began experiencing BSODs while playing games on my custom-built PC. This was the first time it had happened. I recently installed an M.2 SSD and upgraded my RAM a few months prior, yet there were no problems until now. I ran the Windows memory diagnostic tool, which reported an error but couldn’t locate the details in the logs. I then used the hardware troubleshooter, which came up empty. About 15 minutes ago I started Memtest86+, (remembering that interpreting the results is tricky). It detected 13,000 errors during that session. The pCPU label was 9. I’m still puzzled about what’s wrong with my system and would really appreciate some guidance. I’ll save the Memtest86 results once completed and update this post. Thanks in advance for your assistance!
EDIT: I tested each stick individually and found that one faulty stick was causing the issues. It’s strange I didn’t notice the problems before today after three months of use. I reached out to Corsair for a warranty claim. Thanks to everyone who helped!!
Edited: January 3, 2024 – Miles246
If Windows Memory Diagnostic and Memtest indicate a RAM problem, it’s reliable to trust those results. To identify the faulty stick, simply install one at a time and run the tests; this gives the quickest feedback. If one reports issues while the other doesn’t, you’ll know which is defective. For recently bought RAM, consider returning it promptly. Purchasing a new set isn’t necessarily wrong, but avoid mixing different kits, even if they match the same brand and model. Combining kits can lead to compatibility problems. You mentioned 64GB—did you combine two 32GB units separately? That’s likely causing the issue. Unless you buy a matching kit with the exact specifications, there’s a chance it won’t work together. Mixing DDR4 kits in particular can be tricky, so I’d advise against it.
It’s just one kit, which shouldn’t be the problem. But I reinserted a previous stick, and tests indicate nothing wrong—likely one or more RAM modules are faulty.
XMP is a standard for embedding metadata in digital files. To disable it, you can adjust your system settings or use software that removes XMP tags from images and videos.
If it isn’t activated, it’s a RAM overclocking configuration in the BIOS. I’d test each pin individually to identify the faulty one.
It's a Ryzen processor so it's going to be labeled in the AM4 bios as DOCP.
4 pieces. However, I believe I've solved it, so I'll revise my comment.