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akkouqakkouq
Junior Member
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07-23-2016, 04:10 PM
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I'm dealing with this interesting situation and wasn't sure how to phrase it, so I came seeking advice. I have an older PC with those specifications: i7 3930K @ 4.2ghz, Asus P9X79 Deluxe, 4x8GB DDR3, 1600MHz. It runs games smoothly but keeps beeping. First, it makes a short beep—everything seems fine so far. About 2-3 seconds later, a longer beep followed by three short ones indicates a RAM problem. After a few seconds, it boots into Windows without any issues. I ran MemTest for four hours with no errors. I replaced the memory and everything worked again. Still, the boot sequence is the same. I don’t see BSODs or crashes during rendering or gaming, though I did experience one crash with Prime95. No changes have fixed it, but it kept running for hours afterward. Temperatures are around 70-75°C under load. What should I do now? I could just remove the speaker and let it run, but I’m still a bit concerned.
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akkouqakkouq
07-23-2016, 04:10 PM #1

I'm dealing with this interesting situation and wasn't sure how to phrase it, so I came seeking advice. I have an older PC with those specifications: i7 3930K @ 4.2ghz, Asus P9X79 Deluxe, 4x8GB DDR3, 1600MHz. It runs games smoothly but keeps beeping. First, it makes a short beep—everything seems fine so far. About 2-3 seconds later, a longer beep followed by three short ones indicates a RAM problem. After a few seconds, it boots into Windows without any issues. I ran MemTest for four hours with no errors. I replaced the memory and everything worked again. Still, the boot sequence is the same. I don’t see BSODs or crashes during rendering or gaming, though I did experience one crash with Prime95. No changes have fixed it, but it kept running for hours afterward. Temperatures are around 70-75°C under load. What should I do now? I could just remove the speaker and let it run, but I’m still a bit concerned.

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reidlr
Member
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07-23-2016, 08:25 PM
#2
It seems like you're hinting at a relaxed mindset while keeping an eye on potential changes. Just stay in that happy confusion! If things shift, you might want to be ready.
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reidlr
07-23-2016, 08:25 PM #2

It seems like you're hinting at a relaxed mindset while keeping an eye on potential changes. Just stay in that happy confusion! If things shift, you might want to be ready.

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Fabi201206
Member
55
07-25-2016, 05:03 AM
#3
I understand sometimes an orange light shows up on the board without booting into Windows, requiring a restart. It happens occasionally and isn't always due to RAM issues. Have you tried removing and reinserting the RAM? Also, are the modules in dual channels? This is the lowest quality I received.
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Fabi201206
07-25-2016, 05:03 AM #3

I understand sometimes an orange light shows up on the board without booting into Windows, requiring a restart. It happens occasionally and isn't always due to RAM issues. Have you tried removing and reinserting the RAM? Also, are the modules in dual channels? This is the lowest quality I received.

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Amegahoney
Posting Freak
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07-25-2016, 08:06 PM
#4
Yes, I handled them and they operate in dual channel.
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Amegahoney
07-25-2016, 08:06 PM #4

Yes, I handled them and they operate in dual channel.

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Fungus12
Member
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07-27-2016, 08:36 PM
#5
Do you possess an outdated RAM module that you might install in the PC to check for identical issues? If so, it might indicate a motherboard concern. Just a hunch, though.
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Fungus12
07-27-2016, 08:36 PM #5

Do you possess an outdated RAM module that you might install in the PC to check for identical issues? If so, it might indicate a motherboard concern. Just a hunch, though.

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Xytrixz
Senior Member
552
07-29-2016, 01:58 PM
#6
Sorry, I don't have any other options.
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Xytrixz
07-29-2016, 01:58 PM #6

Sorry, I don't have any other options.

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youtubexp234
Junior Member
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08-04-2016, 10:27 AM
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youtubexp234
08-04-2016, 10:27 AM #7