There are several RAM problems, frequent crashes, and slow performance, yet MemTest86 reports no errors.
There are several RAM problems, frequent crashes, and slow performance, yet MemTest86 reports no errors.
Because the RAM kits come in two distinct versions, I’d start by eliminating the smaller ones and check if that resolves the issue, then repeat the process with the second group.
Combining RAM can be tricky. I’m hoping it’s as easy as swapping the RAM modules.
An xmp profile applies the configurations stored in the actual RAM sticks, such as speed, timing, and voltage. There could be multiple xmp settings to consider. Setting the voltage manually can take precedence over the xmp values. It’s generally better not to exceed the maximum RAM speed your system supports. Running slower isn’t a major issue since Intel isn’t highly sensitive to RAM speed. If you manage to run with only 32GB, I recommend starting with a 2x16GB kit in the primary slots and testing performance. I anticipate memtest will detect any internal RAM issues, which is good news as it ran without problems. It might be the specific application causing the problem. If you encounter failure at 32GB and memtest succeeds, there could be another system-related cause. In that case, file an incident with g.skil.
Enabled XMP, used the 2x16GB in the main two slots. Performed an OCCT test at 95% load. Were there any issues in the outcomes?
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I’m not very experienced with OCCT RAM testing.
There are a few versions of memtest available:
memtest86 or memtest86+
They start from a USB drive and don’t require Windows.
You can get them from these sites:
MemTest86 - Official Site of the x86 Memory Testing Tool
MemTest86 is the original self-booting memory testing software for x86 and ARM computers. It works with both BIOS and UEFI, offering USB booting options.
www.memtest86.com
Memtest86+ | The Open-Source Memory Testing Tool
Memtest86+ is a free, open-source, standalone memory tester for 32- and 64-bit systems (supports UEFI & BIOS)
www.memtest.org
If you complete a full pass without any errors, your RAM should be fine.
Doing a few more passes occasionally can reveal problems, though it’s time-consuming.
Unless you strongly suspect a RAM issue, it might not be worth the effort.
Since you’ve passed memtest before, there could be another reason.
Try using just the 32 GB kit and check if your issues appear.
I'm planning to run another memtest focusing only on the two sticks. If everything clears without errors appearing, should I think about overclocking or would adding a DDR5 RAM upgrade be the better initial step? Thanks to all the support!
Getting into overclocking components would be a waste of trouble. The motherboard and CPU are already operating at their peak capabilities. Running the RAM faster wouldn’t help much, as it would only increase latency and require a more expensive DDR5 motherboard. Intel processors aren’t too affected by RAM speed changes. It’s better to focus on what really matters for gaming performance.
I was thinking about increasing the clock speed since I often run many memory-intensive applications at the same time. I plan to keep the current configuration unless something goes wrong.
When you're experiencing high temperatures and heavy workloads, check the task manager.
Switch to the resource monitor or memory tab.
You'll notice a column labeled hard fault page rate.
It should be near zero.
High hard faults indicate problems.
If you see more, consider adding more RAM.