Memtest showing error
Memtest showing error
So as mentioned in the title, I have been having bsods for a few days now and I decided to test my rams just to be on the safe side, and I think I figured out why I have been having bsods every few days.
Memtest is still running while writing this but I will include a screen shot at the end of this post.
It's showing that I have 1 error so far does it mean I need to replace the rams? They are like 1 year old I bought them last year..
I do have XMP on but am not sure if that will be the case to show the error?
UPDATE:
it became 2 errors.
Link to image:
https://imgur.com/a/3Txqm4y
View: https://imgur.com/a/3Txqm4y
Thank you in advance.
Your second MemTest capture indicates you're achieving XMP 6400MT/s, which could exceed your CPU's built-in memory controller capabilities. Turn off XMP and return to the JEDEC standard RAM speed (likely 4800MT/s), then retest. Ideally, your system will remain stable at 4800MT/s. It's normal for instability to occur when high XMP speeds are used, particularly with multiple DIMMs. If you require greater performance, consider adjusting RAM timings manually in BIOS. Most DIMMs support various XMP profiles for different speeds, and your BIOS automatically selected the highest (6400MT/s) when XMP was enabled.
If your system is running the newest BIOS for your motherboard and the BSoD appears again after working fine before, it may indicate a RAM issue. Try using one RAM stick at a time and test with another known working board to check if the problem continues. Your Imgur link also appears blank even when accessed directly. When discussing RAM and motherboards, please share your specifications in the thread so that the suggested settings remain accurate for everyone.
My specifications are as follows:
CPU: i7 12700k
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI
Ram: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32gb
Graphics Card: MSI RTX 4070 Gaming X Trio
Power Supply: NZXT C1000
I don’t have another PC nearby or anyone close by who owns one, so I might just purchase a new RAM kit.
I’ve attached a link for reference:
https://imgur.com/a/vsCVcAT
View: https://imgur.com/a/vsCVcAT
Update:
Another error appeared and the test ended up failing.
I could possibly order a fresh RAM set.
Your second MemTest capture indicates you're achieving XMP 6400MT/s which could strain your CPU's built-in memory controllers. Turn off XMP and return to the JEDEC standard RAM speed (likely 4800MT/s), then retest MemTest. Ideally, your system will remain stable at 4800MT/s. It's normal for instability to occur when running very high XMP speeds, particularly with multiple DIMMs. If you require greater performance, consider adjusting RAM timings manually in BIOS. Most DIMMs support various XMP profiles for different speeds; your BIOS automatically selected the highest (6400MT/s) when XMP was enabled. You might begin by setting RAM to 5600MT/s instead of the current 6400MT/s. Gradually increase to 5800MT/s, 6000MT/s, 6200MT/s, testing each speed with MemTest (full pass, no errors).
The test results indicate your RAM is DDR5, which usually means the default speed should be 4800MT/s, not 3600MT/s. However, it's possible the speed could drop if you have four DIMMs installed. I reviewed the motherboard manual and found the BIOS section on RAM overclocking to be very limited. It seems there might be another resource available that isn't widely known. Within the BIOS, there should be an option for adjusting memory timings manually. Try changing the settings from 6400 to 5600 or higher after enabling manual overclocking.
My recent motherboards are from Asus with AMD CPUs (3800X, 7950X), so I haven't adjusted DDR5 RAM in MSI BIOS before. If you search online using your motherboard model and XMP settings, you might find helpful guides.
In the meantime, turn off XMP, perform a full MemTest86 for several hours, and if no errors appear, you can be confident your RAM is functioning properly at its default speed (4800MT/s).
While XMP can improve performance for some applications, it's more important to ensure system stability before attempting manual overclocking. I don't plan to overclock my DDR5 RAM since Adobe Premiere Pro doesn't see much benefit from faster RAM on AMD platforms.
So memtest is now running, I just turned off XMP and the test completed without any errors.
Link to pic: https://imgur.com/a/CYpex2K
View: https://imgur.com/a/CYpex2K
I plan to use it for a day or two to check if any more blue screens appear afterward. I’ll adjust the speed and run another test to confirm everything is functioning properly!
Best case: The XMP profile is just a bit unstable; it's not ideal, but it can occur. If the stock remains steady, you might attempt to manually adjust the XMP settings and slightly lower the frequency or timing values in the hope of achieving stability so you can still capture most of the overclock benefits.