Your system is overheating memory!
Your system is overheating memory!
I received a unique board and processor from a friend who didn’t use them. Once the computer was built, it functioned properly. After some time it stopped – at startup it displayed postcode 10 and entered reboot mode. Upon inspecting all parts, two Kingston RAM bars failed simultaneously. I replaced them with Patriot units. A week later, the issue returned – again postcode 10 and two RAM bars were broken. Why does this occur? What steps should be taken? The video links provided show the working setup and the damaged version.
You haven’t set up Gigabyte RGB Fusion, right? It’s famous for damaging DDR3 RAM because the signals it transmits can erase the SPD data on the chips.
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I see, but there’s a lot of V involved. Did you choose the 1.5V setting or just use the XMP profile? Edit: it’s ddr3. Voltage decreases with each generation. So 1.5V is likely typical for DDR3. Updated September 28, 2023 by leclod
It seems you're focusing on DDR3. Let me know how I can assist!
JDEC guidelines state 1.8v is the "Safe Limit" for DDR3, though some components may struggle beyond that. I remember certain DDR3 units labeled "Eco" were designed for 1.35v specifications. It's important to note that factors beyond just the motherboard can influence performance, such as CPU quality. A faulty CPU often leads to issues rather than gradual decline, so it’s reasonable to suspect the processor. The board I own still handles voltage adjustments fine when using manual (non-XMP) settings, but it might be due to an XMP profile setting in the BIOS that’s not optimal. My machine experienced a failed MOSFET on one side, and I’m considering a replacement board with the right parts. Running it on Ln2 can help identify problems, though it’s possible the issue lies elsewhere. If another unit with the same chip shows the same behavior, it strongly points to the CPU being the root cause.