Error in Windows system, but not present on Linux.
Error in Windows system, but not present on Linux.
For a short time I've experienced problems on Windows when memory usage exceeds 50%. Programs frequently crash or the system freezes, showing errors like "irql_not_less_or_equal" or "kernal_mode_heap_corruption". Monitoring via Task Manager reveals high usage followed by lockups and program failures. Switching to Ubuntu 22.04 resolved the issue completely, allowing full RAM access. Despite using various diagnostics and updates, the core problem persists. I still enjoy playing games on Linux but have some compatibility concerns with certain titles. My hardware specs include a Ryzen 5 3600, multiple GPUs, and solid-state drives. I recently moved to Windows after troubleshooting, but the experience has been frustrating.
No, the RAM isn't fully loaded yet and there hasn't been a Windows installation.
The motherboard speed on Memetest86 looks a bit odd. My i5 12600k with 2x16GB DDR4 at 3200Mhz shows around 27GB/s. I question if Ryzen would report RAM slower. There are some discrepancies to investigate further.
I've increased the RAM in Linux, but it still lags after 15.5GB. Mostly smooth performance otherwise. I was thinking about switching to Windows, but thought seeking external advice could be beneficial.
I identified the problem as a memory pool issue where drives aren't being cached properly. When a program writes to the expected area, data gets lost. Windows doesn’t show an error, just crashes. To resolve, adjust settings: Performance → Advanced → Virtual Memory → Change. Because system management failed, I set minimum 16MB and maximum 12GB on C drive, 8GB to 12GB on D drive. Some sources suggest a minimum of 4096MB, but I think it should adapt to your drive size, allowing up to 10% extra.