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The new system won't start with four RAM modules connected, but works properly with two.

The new system won't start with four RAM modules connected, but works properly with two.

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3Edge
Senior Member
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02-24-2021, 03:20 PM
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Hello everyone, I just installed a new PC and went all out with it. It runs 4x 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5 sticks on an ATX board. Sometimes the system won’t boot—usually the red CPU indicator shows trouble but sometimes it gets through to the boot stage with a green light. I noticed the problem appears only when all four are connected. When I swap two out, it works perfectly. Even after a successful start, if I plug in all four and try to boot again, it still works. Any ideas about why this happens?
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3Edge
02-24-2021, 03:20 PM #1

Hello everyone, I just installed a new PC and went all out with it. It runs 4x 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5 sticks on an ATX board. Sometimes the system won’t boot—usually the red CPU indicator shows trouble but sometimes it gets through to the boot stage with a green light. I noticed the problem appears only when all four are connected. When I swap two out, it works perfectly. Even after a successful start, if I plug in all four and try to boot again, it still works. Any ideas about why this happens?

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Ward12
Posting Freak
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03-01-2021, 06:01 PM
#2
Occam’s a sharp point suggests the issue may lie with a faulty memory stick, a defective motherboard slot, or a wiring problem. These are hardware concerns, though. Since it’s a new product, I’m likely still covered under warranty. Did you purchase it from a B&M or online store? This impacts how much hassle it is to return it. It can be quite frustrating, but checking software fixes first is a good idea. If troubleshooting doesn’t help, the parts should become affordable and simple to replace. Assuming the replacement process is difficult, I might begin by running memtest86 overnight to eliminate memory errors. Also, are these four sticks part of one set of four or two separate sets of two?
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Ward12
03-01-2021, 06:01 PM #2

Occam’s a sharp point suggests the issue may lie with a faulty memory stick, a defective motherboard slot, or a wiring problem. These are hardware concerns, though. Since it’s a new product, I’m likely still covered under warranty. Did you purchase it from a B&M or online store? This impacts how much hassle it is to return it. It can be quite frustrating, but checking software fixes first is a good idea. If troubleshooting doesn’t help, the parts should become affordable and simple to replace. Assuming the replacement process is difficult, I might begin by running memtest86 overnight to eliminate memory errors. Also, are these four sticks part of one set of four or two separate sets of two?

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Jetfact14
Member
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03-17-2021, 06:01 AM
#3
Thanks for the reply! You mentioned two distinct sets of 2 units, both from the same brand and category. Both items were purchased from Amazon, along with the corresponding motherboards.
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Jetfact14
03-17-2021, 06:01 AM #3

Thanks for the reply! You mentioned two distinct sets of 2 units, both from the same brand and category. Both items were purchased from Amazon, along with the corresponding motherboards.

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chiefjumbo
Member
183
03-17-2021, 06:21 AM
#4
It seems you're asking about the two different kits and their compatibility. The question also touches on why a 64GB version might be preferred over a 32GB one, suggesting a straightforward purchase option exists.
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chiefjumbo
03-17-2021, 06:21 AM #4

It seems you're asking about the two different kits and their compatibility. The question also touches on why a 64GB version might be preferred over a 32GB one, suggesting a straightforward purchase option exists.