The new RAM caused damage to your PC.
The new RAM caused damage to your PC.
Approximately two days ago, the new RAM I purchased arrived. I installed them in the available slots and powered on the machine. The new RAM matched my previous units exactly—except for the serial number. Initially, nothing seemed to happen. The internal lights activated and the fans started spinning, but that was all. I soon understood that the RAM's lower frequency than advertised was causing the failure. I reset the CMOS and tried again. This time it worked! I opened Chrome and began streaming on YouTube, which triggered my first blue screen error. The code displayed was KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE, indicating a RAM issue. I ran the Windows repair tool, which detected some corrupt files but only changed the error code to PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA, another RAM-related problem. I cleared the previously opened slots in hopes of fixing the connection, but it didn’t help much. I also experimented with rearranging the RAM sticks, yet the blue screens persisted. Eventually, I realized the RAM was faulty and replaced the new ones with the originals, restoring stability. After this, blue screens disappeared, though the system ran significantly slower. I’m unsure what to do next, as it becomes unusable at times. The BIOS reports the RAM is running at 3200MHz, but the Task Manager shows 1600MHz—does this reflect normal operation or a malfunction? Additionally, audio clicks and screen freezes occur during media playback, lasting only a few frames but clearly disruptive. Mouse movement also suffers, with constant frame skips when moving it. If anyone has advice, I’d appreciate it.
Disconnect the CMOS power source, unplug the device, take off the battery, press the power button for 10 to 30 seconds, reinsert the battery and charging cable, then restart.
There might be an issue with the operating system. Based on your mention of file repair, both are correct. The DDR setting is indeed double data rate at 1600 MHz with an effective frequency of 3200 MHz. Could you provide the CPU and motherboard models for further assistance?
You can check for issues by reviewing system logs and running diagnostic tools. Since Windows is current, focus on updates, driver conflicts, or recent changes that might affect performance.
Zen+ works with 3200MHz RAM but performance depends on configuration. Running it at 3000MHz might help with stability. Regarding 4 sticks, you can adjust the settings to optimize for your setup. @Mateyyy check how well it performs under those conditions.