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Has your RAM stopped working?

Has your RAM stopped working?

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GreenLightFabi
Senior Member
696
09-18-2022, 11:23 PM
#1
Over the last eight months I experienced random shutdowns of my PC, especially when switching between Chrome and other applications like Word or Excel. Some suggested checking the power supply unit, which turned out to be faulty. Although I investigated further, the issue persisted, so I had to find ways to manage it. Now I’m tired of the slow performance. In Task Manager I noticed memory usage at 6GB out of 8GB—despite having a 16GB RAM module installed. I examined my RAM stick and saw it was only partially seated, with the glue side hanging. The main concerns are how much this has affected the system and whether it’s fixable. Should I replace the RAM now? Which budget-friendly option (around £50) would work best for a 16GB+ module, given my specs: GeForce RTX 3050, 8GB Ryzen 7 1700, Crucial MX500 1TB, Seagate Barracuda 2TB, Corsair RM550x?
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GreenLightFabi
09-18-2022, 11:23 PM #1

Over the last eight months I experienced random shutdowns of my PC, especially when switching between Chrome and other applications like Word or Excel. Some suggested checking the power supply unit, which turned out to be faulty. Although I investigated further, the issue persisted, so I had to find ways to manage it. Now I’m tired of the slow performance. In Task Manager I noticed memory usage at 6GB out of 8GB—despite having a 16GB RAM module installed. I examined my RAM stick and saw it was only partially seated, with the glue side hanging. The main concerns are how much this has affected the system and whether it’s fixable. Should I replace the RAM now? Which budget-friendly option (around £50) would work best for a 16GB+ module, given my specs: GeForce RTX 3050, 8GB Ryzen 7 1700, Crucial MX500 1TB, Seagate Barracuda 2TB, Corsair RM550x?

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DiamondKing126
Member
138
09-21-2022, 06:25 PM
#2
this is the link to my old thread about the pc shutting off
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DiamondKing126
09-21-2022, 06:25 PM #2

this is the link to my old thread about the pc shutting off

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TotO_Gaming_
Member
59
09-21-2022, 08:47 PM
#3
You notice just a heat spreader, no signs of damage.
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TotO_Gaming_
09-21-2022, 08:47 PM #3

You notice just a heat spreader, no signs of damage.

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Ana12
Junior Member
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09-26-2022, 11:18 AM
#4
It seems like a single-sided RAM module, but it appears to be improperly seated.
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Ana12
09-26-2022, 11:18 AM #4

It seems like a single-sided RAM module, but it appears to be improperly seated.

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ThatMiningGuy
Senior Member
704
09-30-2022, 06:37 PM
#5
It seems unclear what you're trying to achieve. Could you clarify your question? I'm here to help with any details or steps you need.
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ThatMiningGuy
09-30-2022, 06:37 PM #5

It seems unclear what you're trying to achieve. Could you clarify your question? I'm here to help with any details or steps you need.

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Nienke_2002
Senior Member
621
10-19-2022, 06:20 AM
#6
Ensure the heat spreader is unplugged, then everything appears fine. Replace the RAM.
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Nienke_2002
10-19-2022, 06:20 AM #6

Ensure the heat spreader is unplugged, then everything appears fine. Replace the RAM.

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LionTurtle2
Junior Member
44
10-20-2022, 06:36 AM
#7
I captured the photo once I removed the small clips on the side to extract the detached section.
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LionTurtle2
10-20-2022, 06:36 AM #7

I captured the photo once I removed the small clips on the side to extract the detached section.

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MaZie_SwS
Member
66
10-23-2022, 10:28 AM
#8
appears the locking tabs on the RAM aren’t secured, suggesting the builder likely made a mistake. the item attached is a decorative heat spreader meant to make the RAM seem stronger or more advanced than it really is.
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MaZie_SwS
10-23-2022, 10:28 AM #8

appears the locking tabs on the RAM aren’t secured, suggesting the builder likely made a mistake. the item attached is a decorative heat spreader meant to make the RAM seem stronger or more advanced than it really is.

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iKito_KstD
Junior Member
9
10-26-2022, 01:49 PM
#9
Take both components out and place the broken one in the first slot, then boot using just that RAM. If it fails to start, it’s definitely dead.
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iKito_KstD
10-26-2022, 01:49 PM #9

Take both components out and place the broken one in the first slot, then boot using just that RAM. If it fails to start, it’s definitely dead.

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littlerascal19
Member
116
10-27-2022, 12:19 AM
#10
I'll attempt that.
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littlerascal19
10-27-2022, 12:19 AM #10

I'll attempt that.

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