No, your CPU or GPU isn't showing signs of failure. It's functioning normally.
No, your CPU or GPU isn't showing signs of failure. It's functioning normally.
Use prime95 large FFTs or similar RAM stress tests such as tm5 HCI Memtest or a bootable USB from MemTest86. The issue is probably just unstable RAM. If your setup has two 2x8 kits instead of one 4x8, that could be the cause—check each kit separately. If both work fine, the problem may lie in the different IC types; try running 1.4 or 1.45v, tighten the CL (it doesn’t really affect performance), or loosen the TRRD, TRRD-S, and TRFC connections (but remember these are crucial for RAM speed).
I didn’t think RAM was an issue at first, but I attempted to buy the same setup as before. I plan to test each kit individually to compare results. The main concern is why running two sets of 2x8GB might be problematic despite matching timings and latency compared to a 4x8GB package.
Typically things work okay most of the time. Occasionally they clash, leading to issues like instability or total lack of performance. It looks like the problem is mainly related to instability, so adjusting voltage or tweaking timing might help. For a 32GB RAM setup, you could either purchase four identical sticks (similar to a 4x8 package) or look for used units with specific ICs such as hma81gu6djr8n with Hynix DJR or m378a1k43bb2 Samsung Bdie—though the latter tends to be aimed at overclockers who want extra speed from dual-rank benefits, though it comes with higher costs (prices between 2133-2666 for good units clocking above 4000). Alternatively, a 2x16 kit offers better value compared to a full 4x8, even if it’s slightly pricier than buying used bare PCBs. It’s usually simpler than waiting hours for stability tests, especially with modern systems that can run at 3800/4000C20 without much delay.