HE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE BLUE SCREEN!
HE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE BLUE SCREEN!
I've been exploring 3D design, video editing, and other media programs lately. I already have ample RAM (G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB, two 16 GB sticks), so I figured upgrading would be a good idea. I’m not sure if it’s needed, but I can afford to spend more on extra memory. The issue started when I installed new RAM—my PC worked normally until several programs would shut down together, then crash repeatedly. After rebooting and removing the faulty RAM, everything stabilized. I’m still curious about whether the problem was related to my power supply unit or something else.
Are you turning on XMP? I’m not sure how effective the memory controller is in the 12700K with DDR4, but you might want to lower it to 3200 or stick with 3600 using board timings. You could also increase the voltage slightly on the memory sticks.
First off, confirm if the RAM is truly identical. Just because the model number matches doesn't guarantee the memory ICs are the same, and different chips can lead to compatibility problems. Manufacturers select the memory ICs based on what's available that day, so changes in the IC lineup can affect compatibility. To verify, inspect the barcode above the stick—this displays the specific IC for each stick, especially the last five characters. The fifth character from the end indicates density (16Gb per die for S, 8 for 8Gb), the fourth character shows bus width (8 for x8 chips, common in most kits), and the third character identifies the DRAM maker (Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron). The second-to-last two digits usually denote the revision. In an example photo, this could mean a 16Gb Hynix die versus a 8Gb x8 chip. If your sticks differ in IC revision, that might be the root cause. To address this, organize each RAM into separate channels—this allows more independent handling and can ease mixed-memory setups, though you might end up using double the capacity. If the ICs happen to match, consider updating your BIOS. Given you're on Gen 12, it's likely the same BIOS version you started with, which historically had poor memory compatibility.