Other crash reports appear but memory issues persist with MemTest86 and similar tools.
Other crash reports appear but memory issues persist with MemTest86 and similar tools.
I've noticed many discussions around this topic, but none seem to align closely with my situation despite the adjustments I've made. My system runs 2x16GB G.Skill Aegis DDR4 3200Mhz CL16 Gigabyte Z690 UD DDR4 i7 12700KF (other components are likely on my profile). I've been dealing with BSODs that occur most often when switching games or changing settings. For instance, I've been playing Assassins Creed Origins for a while to test and configure my settings. After completing an internal benchmark, I experienced a shutdown due to memory issues. Sometimes closing specific games like Elden Ring would trigger the crash, or I'd see a black screen when shutting down and then immediately power off with a BSOD. I also tried stressing the system using Furmark and CPU-Z's stress options, but it didn't cause a crash. Interestingly, running memory tests didn't reveal any problems. I switched my motherboard channels from 2nd and 4th to 1st and 3rd, enabled XMP 2.0, reinstalled Windows 11, and ran MemTest86—still no results. I also mentioned checking for a memory stress test. I changed the channel configuration on my motherboard as a last attempt. Please let me know if this helps or if you have any suggestions!
Memtest86 focuses on certain aspects but doesn't cover everything. The system controls RAM usage, and unexpected issues can arise with specific configurations. This matters when working with memory. Testing RAM is extremely challenging, just like checking CPUs or other processors. Some users notice their system works well with one OS but becomes unstable after changes like upgrades or software installations. This inconsistency has led to new scenarios being identified. The main solution is usually updating the BIOS/UEFI and adjusting memory voltage settings, if possible. If that doesn<|pad|>, further investigation into replacing the RAM is recommended. All these steps assume your CPU isn't overclocked, not clocked down, and not subjected to voltage changes (excluding XMP).
Thanks for the update! It’s good to know you avoided any overclocking headaches. Updating the BIOS didn’t make a difference, so you were right to stick with your current setup. Replacing the RAM resolved the problem completely. The G.Skill Aegis models I found had similar complaints about crashes and BSODs, which is disappointing. I’m disappointed too, but the Corsair Vengeance RAM with matching specs and speeds is a solid 16€ cheaper and performs perfectly so far. I was worried the 750W power supply wouldn’t handle the load, but based on what I’ve seen and experienced, it seems fine even under heavy stress from both CPU and GPU.