Hello,
I'd like to ask you if there is a way to test if RAM modules are working/stable. I don't mean memtest86+ test, my previous motherboard crashed after inserting another module (problem could not be specified/or/and was in RAM, so I got new ones from seller).

So now I'd like to ask you, if there is some way to determine if RAMs are working and stable. I don't know any other way than applying them to them motherboard and testing, but now it really is not what I want to do. Maybe there could be some device which can test them, or something.

Thanks much for any help

Hi,

The memory you placed in the system was of the same type specified by MB manufacture? You did check the memory settings within your BIOS? Change the settings?

You want to invest in a memory tester, the cost varies from a few hundreds dollars(U.S.) to thousands.

When you place any memory into the system the specs must be met by both the memory and motherboards. You may get lucky with mixed memory but not worth the potential problems.

If the memory you are placing into a system as additional then be sure to match the installed type, speed and voltages. You better off using branded memory and not mixing modules. Not saying you need matched unless specified but to stay within parameters for each.

'memtest86+' is a fair test.

Do a Google search for 'memory tester' and you will get loads of information.

Some good repair shops have test beds/testers but not all can afford these.

Thanks for your post.
Well, the problem is, that I actually didn't even get to memtest that time, computer freezed at random time, often right about the time grub loaded. I really would like to get new memory module working (alone, I have removed all other modules even that time before), but I would like to avoid buying new motherboard or RMAing it again.

About the BIOS setting, well I checked them, but I am not sure about one thing. New module runs at 1600 mhz, but motherboard (Asus m4a78t-e) supports that clock speed only when over clocked (indicated by OC in the manuals etc.). So I have to change FSB to make it work, what's the optimal parameters for that? Also, RAM has different voltage, but adjusting that should not be problem.

Also new memory is officially supported by motherboard, but only dual-channel is written in list of supported memory configurations. I have got only one module, so I hope that was/is not the problem.

Thanks for your help

Hi,

For dual channel memory you would use in pairs.

Thanks for your reply,
well dual channel configuration for that memory is officially supported, but only one module is not listed. I've been thinking that with only one module it will work too, I bought it as single memory. I'd say it may even work, I am a beginner, and could (maybe, you never know) made some mistake. But I also am not sure if I didn't get damaged memory from seller, that's reason for creating this thread.

(Exactly, it's "OCZ 2GB DDR3 1600MHz CL7 Platinum Series OEM" memory)