Memory troubles...

[Tails_Kitsune]

Hi guys and gals!

Been gaming on my free time lately and my computer has been generating the blue screen of death or various memory errors within games lately. So, I ran a memory diagnostics test (MemTest86) to look for errors, and to my dismay a list of 58 errors appeared.

And I will be the first to admit that I am extremely new to determining the cause of these problems and solving them. With my "college kid" budget, I'd rather not just buy new RAM unless I knew that would solve the problem.

In short, does anyone have any suggestions that are commonly used to solve these problems? I forget exactly what brand of RAM I have (and I can't seem to find it! ) but I know I've got 2GB of DDR-2. Perhaps I can look a bit more tomorrow after work and see if I can't find specifics.

[juneau]

BSOD + Memetest Errors = Buy new RAM.

One thing to check though. Make sure it's running at it's correct voltage.

[BenKenobi]

If thou has errors thou must get new RAM.

But don't fret cuz RAM is hella cheap right now. Get this if you can - its what I have: 25 bucks after the rebate too.

Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS2 2GB Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

[juneau]

This will help you find out which RAM you're using.

http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpuz_148.zip

[ryanbatc]

I just bought this, actually cheaper than the CAS5 stuff (after rebate)

Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS2 2GB Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

[Tails_Kitsune]

Thanks guys!!

I've got two 1GB sticks of Corsair on the way. I would've been fiddling with this problem for days before I convinced myself to replace them.

Thanks for the quick replies, everyone.

[Donziboy2]

Dont ever assume the ram is just bad.....

Check your timings and check your voltages.

Sometimes a small voltage increase or loosening of timings will save you from wasting money on new ram.

[juneau]

Dont ever assume the ram is just bad.....

Check your timings and check your voltages.

Sometimes a small voltage increase or loosening of timings will save you from wasting money on new ram.

I said up above. Just hope he read that part.

[Sirex]

Just watch I had a client with the same issues as you.
I had to boot into an XP CD and replace some core files that where crashing the pc cos they got corrupted.

[Tails_Kitsune]

I said up above. Just hope he read that part.

Haha, yeah, everything seemed right from what I could tell. I didn't play around with the voltage or timings, but nothing looked out of place. At the very least, I'll have a healthy pair of RAM sticks if the RAM turns out not to be the problem.

Just watch I had a client with the same issues as you.
I had to boot into an XP CD and replace some core files that where crashing the pc cos they got corrupted.

I am seriously hoping this is not the issue with me. Hopefully the RAM will come Thursday or Friday and that way I can have this weekend to really check everything out and hopefully fix this.

If I get confused/lost/unsure...I will definitely ask for the advice of the knowledgeable folks here! Thanks for the help thus far, everyone. I'll be sure to update with either a "it's fixed!" or "halp me!" hopefully by late Sunday.

[Duke{CLR}]

I have two stick of that corsair RAM and it's great but if you change the setting be sure to set the voltage correctly. I got into a situation when I had to reset the CMOS to get it to boot.

[ryanbatc]

Hope it works out for you.

I just got my 2x1 GB sticks today. Installed them and had a little scare lol

I must have bumped the main psu connector on the mobo because the darn PC wouldn't turn on at all. I only had to push the connector in...whew....sweat it a little!

[Sirex]

The memory in that link, I have the same ones except i have C5 not C4.
If they are similar to mine then you'll be happy.

[Apache Warrior]

I have memory problems all the time.
Apache

[Trooper110]

Yeah, but his memory isn't as old as your memory is Apache