New computer installed, replaced the mouse pad and RAM, but the MemTest86 issue persists.
New computer installed, replaced the mouse pad and RAM, but the MemTest86 issue persists.
I recently assembled my PC three days ago and continue experiencing memory problems. Through numerous online discussions, I feel stuck—either fix it by swapping out the CPU or risk discarding the entire project. Here’s what has happened so far:
- Some blue screens appeared during Windows updates and when installing Nvidia drivers, only occasionally.
- Certain applications would shut down unexpectedly; Chrome sometimes displayed an "Aw snap" message briefly.
- Games would crash after 1 to 60 minutes, often followed by a blue screen.
- All Steam programs had corrupt files that needed repair (likely due to BSODs from the bootloader).
- After turning on XMP profile, a BSOD occurred consistently after just two minutes, so I never turned it on again.
- RAM was replaced, the PC was reinstalled (OS from USB, drivers updated), but crashes persisted.
- The motherboard was swapped out; performance improved slightly—Chrome works fine under light load, though high-demand games still fail within an hour.
- Temperatures stayed below 60°C before crashes.
- Both BIOS updates were applied to boost stability, though some forums warn about risks with faulty memory.
- Memtest86 detected two errors in test 9, indicating a pattern; the bit differences were quite significant. The issues I saw online usually fell within 12 bits.
Additional notes:
- My first attempt was due to improper RAM installation on the stick.
- Specific parts: RAM (Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 32GB), old RAM (G.SKILL Trident Z5 NEO), CPU (AMD Ryzen 5 7600X), GPU (RTX 4070), SSD (WD Blue SN570 NVMe 1TB), case (Lian Li), motherboard (ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS).
- I rarely checked the PSU, fans, or GPU—temperatures were normal, and the GPU worked after driver updates.
- Software checks suggested memory problems might be the core issue.
I’m hoping for any advice or insights to resolve this. This situation feels like a frustrating loop with no clear path forward.
Several ASUS AM5 motherboards have faced problems frying the socket due to excessive voltage, as reported by gamersnexus in their video on GamersNexus. Your CPU might be damaged. You may want to contact ASUS to request a replacement chip, though they may not assist given past issues. If they refuse, consider reaching out to GamersNexus for support—they mentioned they can help with such problems. I’d probably choose a different motherboard from another brand since many of us no longer trust ASUS.
It functions most of the time, though testing is limited, especially for the CPU. Returning it on Amazon seems possible since it arrived five days ago; it’s unclear if it was defective from the start or if there are any unknown policies. I just noticed it was sent yesterday and now it’s gone, which is surprising after all the troubles I’ve faced.
That's the sole factor remaining, and these problems persist on ASUS motherboards. When the silicon loses strength due to high voltage, the chip fails permanently—replace it.
Switched the processor and there were no crashes or memory errors. Everything functions properly. If the motherboard failed, the chip would have stopped working within about an hour.
It's highly likely I'd discontinue using the system and opt for a board from a different supplier if you haven't already. It's not worth risking a single component.