Inquiry about Ram
Inquiry about Ram
Hello, it seems your RAM isn't identical across different modules. Changing the RAM won't affect performance since you'll be using the same type and amount. It's only important if you notice issues like crashes or instability.
If it starts up correctly, the real benefit is usually paired with a quicker system overall. Depending on the setup and purpose, this could significantly impact performance. However, at those high speeds, consistency still plays a smaller role once the machine is running.
I personally faced blue screen crashes roughly a week after adding the extra drive, which is why I'm looking into it. I had three restarts during an 8-hour session. After updating several times, I believe the issue was fixed, but I kept exploring to confirm whether it was due to old drivers or the actual RAM.
Download and execute Memtest86 for a few hours to verify RAM presence. If errors appear, it should detect the issue. It won't definitively eliminate it, but it can help identify if memory is the cause. What other specifications are available? For a system like X99/1st gen Ryzen, these memory controllers often perform poorly, particularly when mixing different types of RAM. In most cases, this type of problem is unlikely to be the main culprit, except possibly with a problematic Windows installation.
Your system runs on a Ryzen 2100ge with GTX 750 Ti. The recent Windows Defender update happened just before your restart, so you might want to check if using identical security products provides any advantage. It could also depend on how noticeable the differences would be compared to the price difference.
2100GE is an older Ryzen processor, which could lead to problems. I considered running memtest86 for a few hours to check for errors. If issues appeared after the Windows update, it might mean the update caused a bricking of your installation. While memory errors are possible, it’s worth testing before deciding to reinstall Windows entirely, though it’s unlikely to be the only issue.
Great, please let me know if you need anything else. I hope your testing goes well!
This approach isn't too bad, yet Memtest86 performs better when run during the night. Spending about 20 minutes preparing before bedtime could pay off with a 4-5 hour savings the next day.