Experimenting with overclocking may result in new RAM failing to function.
Experimenting with overclocking may result in new RAM failing to function.
Hi,
I bought two sticks of 2GB RAM (totaling 4GB) and already had 2GB from another source. My goal was to utilize all four channels for a total of 8GB of usable memory to enhance my PC's performance. I'm running Windows 64-bit on an EVGA P55 SLI motherboard.
I had to reset the CMOS because Windows 10 and the BIOS couldn't detect the RAM. Both systems recognized it, but I lost my CPU overclock. Every time I reconfigure the CPU to its original settings, the computer enters a boot loop and fails to start.
The RAM I'm using is listed here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820231277
Do you know how to resolve this issue? Should I consider adjusting the voltage somewhere?
Hi,
I bought two sticks of 2GB RAM (total 4GB) and already had 2GB from another source. I planned to utilize all four channels for 8GB of usable memory to enhance my PC's performance. I'm currently running Windows 64-bit on an EVGA P55 SLI motherboard.
I had to reset the CMOS because Windows 10 and the BIOS couldn't detect the RAM. Both systems recognized it, but I lost my CPU overclock. Every time I reconfigure the CPU back to its original settings, the computer enters a boot loop and fails to start.
The RAM I'm using is listed here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820231277
Do you know how to resolve this issue? Should I adjust the voltage somewhere?
G. Skill has not evaluated the combined old and new RAM units. No assurances are given about their performance. Lower memory clock and higher voltages are proposed solutions to attempt compatibility.
I bought two sticks of 2GB RAM (totaling 4GB) and already had 2GB from before. My goal was to utilize all four channels for 8GB of usable memory to enhance my PC's performance. I'm currently running Windows 64-bit on an EVGA P55 SLI motherboard.
I had to reset my CMOS because Windows 10 and the BIOS couldn't detect the RAM. Both systems recognized it, but I lost my CPU overclock. Every time I reverted to the previous settings, the computer would enter a boot loop and fail to start.
The RAM I'm using across all four slots is available at this link:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820231277
Do you know how to resolve this issue? Should I adjust the voltage somewhere?
I was previously using 2 sticks of 1.5V each, whereas now I'm using 4 sticks at 1.5V. The memory controller is handling the changes well, but there are other factors involved. In my opinion, the best approach would be to replace it with two 4GB sticks if you wanted 8GB, or four 4GB sticks for 16GB. I would have then discarded my old RAM to offset the cost of the new one. RAM is sold in kits for a reason—they've been tested and manufacturers ensure compatibility. RAM from 7 or 5 years ago isn't guaranteed to work with today's models. About 99% of the time it works, but not always.
Why did you believe an upgrade would help? Which programs influenced your decision?
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JPAnderson07 :
Hi,
So basically I purchased two sticks of 2GB RAM(2x2GB) and already had 2x2GB from before. I wanted to use all 4 channels to get 8 GIGS of usable ram to get some more life out of my PC. I am also currently using Windows 64bit with an EVGA P55 SLI motherboard.
I had to reset my CMOS because Windows 10 and BIOS were not recognizing the ram. Both the BIOS and windows recognizes it but I lose my CPU overclock. Whenever I reclock my CPU to the previous values my computer goes into a boot loop and will not start up. This is the ram I am using on all 4 slots:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820231277
Any idea how I can fix this? Do I have to increase voltage somewhere?
You are using 4 x 1.5V when before you were using 2 x 1.5V. The memory controller is working hard among other changes that happen when memory is increased. The best solution in my mind would be 2 x 4GB is you wanted 8GB or 4x4GB if you wanted 16GB. I would have then sold my old RAM to help belay the cost of the new. RAM is sold in kits for a reason. They've been tested and the manufacturer knows they play nice with each other. RAM from 7 or 5 years ago and RAM made today are not guaranteed to be compatible. 99% of the time? Yes. 100%? No.
Why did you think a RAM increase will help? Which programs did you use to come to that conclusion?
Possibly increase your core voltage by .05V. I would research your exact chip to what other people have achieve with it and which values they used to achieve those stable clocks. First? I'd return those modules and buy 2 x 4GB kit. And sell the old ones. That does NOT guarantee a stable overclock at the same CPU speed that you had with a different hardware configuration.
Hey thanks for the input! It's an older computer and the ram from before is well over 5 years old. The cost itself is not a problem and I was merely experimenting with my computer which I will soon be replacing.
Thank you again for the input!