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Is my ram or gpu unstable?

Is my ram or gpu unstable?

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Berzus
Junior Member
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08-02-2025, 06:26 PM
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So recently I assembled a computer and performed overclocking on the RAM, CPU, and GPU. My budget build features an MSI Radeon RX560 aero itx GPU and Corsair Vengeance LX 1x8GB DDR4-2400 RAM. The RAM speed was boosted to DDR4-3000, the GPU frequency increased by 14.5%, the GPU power limit was raised by 15%, and the GPU memory frequency set to 1850MHz. The GPU was also overclocked using AMD Radeon Software. I ran MemTest and several MSI Kombustor utilities to check stability; tests showed no problems. However, while playing Assassins Creed Syndicate, my screen lost signal and all sound stopped with a low, droning noise. I had to restart the PC, but everything seems fine now. I’m unsure if the issue lies with my RAM or GPU, or perhaps something else like the old laptop drive I used (5400rpm) or even the CPU. I also ran IntelBurnTest and Prime95, but have no idea what to do next since this is my first build and it’s starting to cause problems. Also, the same issue appeared in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, but my thermal readings are normal—what could be causing this?
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Berzus
08-02-2025, 06:26 PM #1

So recently I assembled a computer and performed overclocking on the RAM, CPU, and GPU. My budget build features an MSI Radeon RX560 aero itx GPU and Corsair Vengeance LX 1x8GB DDR4-2400 RAM. The RAM speed was boosted to DDR4-3000, the GPU frequency increased by 14.5%, the GPU power limit was raised by 15%, and the GPU memory frequency set to 1850MHz. The GPU was also overclocked using AMD Radeon Software. I ran MemTest and several MSI Kombustor utilities to check stability; tests showed no problems. However, while playing Assassins Creed Syndicate, my screen lost signal and all sound stopped with a low, droning noise. I had to restart the PC, but everything seems fine now. I’m unsure if the issue lies with my RAM or GPU, or perhaps something else like the old laptop drive I used (5400rpm) or even the CPU. I also ran IntelBurnTest and Prime95, but have no idea what to do next since this is my first build and it’s starting to cause problems. Also, the same issue appeared in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, but my thermal readings are normal—what could be causing this?

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ILoveeNarwhals
Junior Member
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08-02-2025, 06:26 PM
#2
Your GPU is overclocked. Reset all overclocks to the default setting to identify any problems.
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ILoveeNarwhals
08-02-2025, 06:26 PM #2

Your GPU is overclocked. Reset all overclocks to the default setting to identify any problems.

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Cra123
Senior Member
251
08-02-2025, 06:26 PM
#3
Your GPU is overclocked. Reset all overclocks to the default setting to identify any problems.
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Cra123
08-02-2025, 06:26 PM #3

Your GPU is overclocked. Reset all overclocks to the default setting to identify any problems.

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SpartaPwn
Junior Member
12
08-02-2025, 06:26 PM
#4
Yeah, if it was the RAM you wouldn't need to shut down the PC. It would handle that on its own.
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SpartaPwn
08-02-2025, 06:26 PM #4

Yeah, if it was the RAM you wouldn't need to shut down the PC. It would handle that on its own.
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