RAM overclocking functions properly. There is one memory test failure.
RAM overclocking functions properly. There is one memory test failure.
I recently upgraded my system from a R5 1600x with 2666mhz RAM (overclocked to 2933mhz) to a R5 2600x and G.Skill Flare X 3200mhz (overclocked to 3600mhz and cl16). I used the same Asrock Fatality B350 micro-itx board and Corsair CX650m PSU (new one is on order) and EVGA GTX 1080 SC GPU. The computer runs smoothly and performs well at 144hz with Gsync. For fun, I decided to run memtest while I was working. I came home early to check and it ran for over 7 hours without stopping. But... it did display one error. Is a single error acceptable? What caused it?
There are numerous causes for memory errors, especially when overclocking RAM. It's unavoidable. However, there exist various stable configurations for those who do overclock. I own a 32Gb system on a 2700X with an x470 Taichi and very fast timings. I can boot up and play games for hours without issues. Once I run a stress test, it fails almost right away. For me, that's acceptable. Some people claim that running a memory test for 24 hours without errors guarantees stability, but that seems too absolute. A single error after 7 hours could be due to stray radiation entering the atmosphere. It might suggest instability, but I believe there are many factors contributing to errors—insufficient voltage, excessive voltage, and more.
Likely because of the RAM OC. To ensure full stability, reduce the RAM OC. If you're okay with it, accept the single error. However, the answer is yes—typically one error points to an issue with the RAM system.
Thank you for the responses. If I encounter Windows or game errors or experience crashes, I'll revert. I was surprised to find stability with these parts. Ran Prime95 Blend for 15 minutes without issues.
I returned to Best Buy and bought a new PSU and an SSD. The PSU was a Corsair RM 850x. The SSD is an 860 EVO. I installed them in the case and moved my Steam library to the SSD.
The next day, while playing a few games and then ROTTR, everything worked well. The GPU stayed at 70c or lower and CPU at 55c or less. I ran an in-game benchmark and encountered a BSOD with the code "Kernalpower 41." That seemed unusual. I reduced the RAM OC to 3466mhz and followed the timing recommendations from the Ryzen RAM app. After that, I played more random games such as Arkham Knight, Metro LL redux, and Dying Light. No problems. Today and yesterday, I closed my games and exited to desktop, but neither game was visible in the event viewer. Is there a method to recover a crash dump without it appearing in the event viewer?
I understand the PSU isn’t great, but Best Buy only stocks that brand. They carry the HX850i model. Maybe I should replace the PSU.
Tomorrow I’ll run the RAM at its default speeds and do some memtest86 passes before assuming a PSU issue.
I believe it shouldn't cause any issues. My setup includes four RAM sticks and has remained completely stable. However, the system still fails to pass memtest with fewer than one error, though it performs reliably otherwise.
I don't grasp how this process is being propagated or supported—memory mistakes are terrible. Do you truly comprehend what this entails? What if tomorrow this mistake impacts system files and forces you to completely reinstall everything from the beginning? That’s exactly what could happen. You’re essentially risking a disaster—accumulating errors, discarding them on disk, and eventually facing crashes across the board months later without the ability to repair anything without wiping everything. Because you’ve already caused irreversible damage to files and applications.
The main issue with these problems isn’t just the visible symptoms—crashing is the worst scenario, while the most dangerous case is when systems seem functional but are actually broken, leading to long-term instability due to accumulated errors, incorrect data, and more.
There’s a valid reason why experts emphasize stable updates with thorough testing, especially for RAM.
You might be correct, but it has been happening for over a year with these settings. At first I was concerned and made daily backups of important files, but eventually I stopped worrying because I've seen many people have no problems despite some errors in memtest. It could also be related to the system using multiple drives. Don't take this too seriously, we're all here to exchange experiences. Cheers!