Memory upgrade, I’m likely a fool.
Memory upgrade, I’m likely a fool.
As a long-time observer, here’s my first post.
I recently acquired a new 2x8GB 1600MHz Corsair Vengeance DDR3 RAM kit for Christmas. I installed it in the left channel of my Asus P877-V motherboard alongside an i7-3770 CPU at 3.4GHz, utilizing dual-channel mode. Specifically, I placed the new RAM into the furthest left black slot, skipping one slot and then inserted my original RAM (2x4GB 1333MHz DDR3 Samsung Dims) into the second channel. I verified that the system recognized the full 24GB capacity at its default speed, prioritizing capacity over speed for gaming while running multiple applications in the background.
However, after starting games like Rust and Garry’s Mod, crashes consistently occurred around 5-10 minutes in. This issue also affected Stellaris, modded Minecraft, and other programs I tested. Normal system usage seemed unaffected, except when my active Discord call crashed alongside the game.
The Event Viewer indicated a failure to read memory addresses, leading me to suspect the RAM as the root cause. I ran Memtest86 with four passes and Windows Memory Diagnostic 10 twice in extended mode, both yielding no errors.
I’ve adjusted BIOS settings, setting the frequency and all DRAM-related parameters to automatic.
If you have any suggestions for further diagnosis or potential solutions, please let me know! Thank you!
CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 is the model number of my Samsung Dims. I’m attempting to capture specific error logs from the Event Viewer and will post them when available.
Further investigation revealed that the crashes persisted even after changing all DRAM timings to Auto. Unfortunately, no errors were reported in the Event Viewer, and the window simply disappeared during the crash.
I replicated the issue with Rust, consistently receiving the same error.
[https://hastebin.com/obelihewef.sql](https://hastebin.com/obelihewef.sql)
Data retention is provided as a standard offering. Any custom configurations you establish may not consistently function harmoniously. Self-validation for compatibility is possible, but results are not assured.
Solutions to supplement memory functionality encompass:
reducing memory operating frequency
adjusting DRAM timing parameters
raising DRAM power supply voltage
Calvin7:
Memory is provided as it’s offered. Any custom configurations you develop may not function correctly together, and compatibility cannot be assured. You are welcome to perform your own testing with no warranty of success.
Methods for supplementing memory functionality include: reducing memory clock speeds, adjusting DRAM timings, raising DRAM voltage.
Currently, I am attempting to utilize the fresh 2x8GB modules, but they are experiencing spontaneous failures; I’ve set the memory frequency, DRAM timings, and voltage to automatic settings.
Included the following crash log
https://hastebin.com/obelihewef.sql
obtained from the event viewer