I spent days working out my RAM issue, including running memtest on both sticks (17k+ errors) and then each stick separately (0 errors) then switched their dimm slots and tested them together again (0 errors). The computer has been running fine for a week now. Technology is baffling to me.
Thanks for teaching me something. I'll echo what others are saying. Short and to-the-point video, well presented. Ticked all the boxes I needed ticked. Thanks.
Hi and thanks for the video! I have a question: is it advisable to do the test with one ram slot at a time or, with the latest updates, is it possible to do just one for all the occupied slots (all 4 in my case)?
for the future a test with all might be better and then if it doesnt tell you what stick is bad test them all individually. saves time if the ram isnt actually bad
i just did mine today. i had used an empty SD card and it worked fine. as long as you know how to navigate through your bios then u should be okay. mines still reading through my ram so ill comment when its done to see if it worked
I'm experiencing something weird. I just built myself a 2700X + Gigabyte B450M Aorus Elite + Teamgroup dual channel (2x8) DDR4-3600. Placed the DIMMs in slots 2 and 4. Memtest86 fails at 3200MT/s and above using XMP timings. Switched the DIMMs to slots 1 and 3, got even more errors at 3200. Switched back to slots 2 and 4 and now Memtest86 passes 3200 twice already. Ok why is it suddenly running well now?? 3600 is still failing but I think it's because of the memory controller and not the DIMMs.
You are right! 3600 MHz is simply too much the controller. 3200 MHz is what most people get to run. So you can try to enter the values manually, because it won't work with the XMP profile.
I have a 2014 Alienware PC and when I got it off Marketplace about six months ago it worked absolutely perfect there was no stuttering and was smooth. As tike went ofln I'd factory reset itna few times when it got shitty..then uphill last night...the stuttering on even offline games lowest settings...shits driving me absolute bonkers. I really hope this helps
It seems that way. Try with different sticks or use the same sticks in a different rig and repeat memtest there to be sure. Most likely only one is faulty, if you use multiple sticks.
@@Chris-ep2js I didn't even bother trying haha it seems like a hassle, I think my ram is fine. If your ram isn't working properly I think you'll know via the motherboard. 2 hours sounds extreme to me
Short, clear and straight to the point. Thank you very much!
You're welcome! :-)
I spent days working out my RAM issue, including running memtest on both sticks (17k+ errors) and then each stick separately (0 errors) then switched their dimm slots and tested them together again (0 errors). The computer has been running fine for a week now. Technology is baffling to me.
Dude saaaaame. It runs just beautiful for a bit after i wipe it, then it just gets so poopy lol
@@letrface_8596 did you find your fix. i suspect my ram is bad, constant WHEA UNCORRECTRABLE ERROR errors and pc crashed/blue screens
@reallybro00 I reset my ram speed to 2100 or 2300 I forget but it works better now yeah
@@letrface_8596i will try that and see if it works
This literally just happened to me lol
Thanks for teaching me something. I'll echo what others are saying. Short and to-the-point video, well presented. Ticked all the boxes I needed ticked. Thanks.
I know someone that used this and didn't read anything and it formatted there drive full of work great video keep it up 👍👍👍
Wait what....
BS
@@enyu2855 I think they were saying the flash drive was wiped.
I mean it's a common sense, when u are flashing into a drive, it will be formatted
Thanks for the instructions! Short and clear.
Bless
The screen at 1:10 takes absolutely ages to get past on my computer. I watched this full video and I hadn't gotten past 'getting memory size'
@@letrface_8596 For me, the issue I was having was the usb I installed the program on I believe. I used a different one and it worked fine.
@bradaloop I restarted it ma ually and it started I to the program but now the test is stuck at 34 percent on pass one
Hi and thanks for the video!
I have a question: is it advisable to do the test with one ram slot at a time or, with the latest updates, is it possible to do just one for all the occupied slots (all 4 in my case)?
for the future a test with all might be better and then if it doesnt tell you what stick is bad test them all individually. saves time if the ram isnt actually bad
How to choose slots to check ? I don´t wanna run in all my memory.. How to select the slots i wanna test ? is that possible ?
The manual of your motherboard should tell you the correct slots for the test. Usually it is slot 2 and 4.
I would want to try this, but I dont have a usb drive and its a bit scary to change startup settings without truly knowing what im doing
i just did mine today. i had used an empty SD card and it worked fine. as long as you know how to navigate through your bios then u should be okay.
mines still reading through my ram so ill comment when its done to see if it worked
@@sianell5620 its been reading for a entire year
I'm experiencing something weird. I just built myself a 2700X + Gigabyte B450M Aorus Elite + Teamgroup dual channel (2x8) DDR4-3600. Placed the DIMMs in slots 2 and 4. Memtest86 fails at 3200MT/s and above using XMP timings. Switched the DIMMs to slots 1 and 3, got even more errors at 3200. Switched back to slots 2 and 4 and now Memtest86 passes 3200 twice already. Ok why is it suddenly running well now?? 3600 is still failing but I think it's because of the memory controller and not the DIMMs.
You are right! 3600 MHz is simply too much the controller. 3200 MHz is what most people get to run. So you can try to enter the values manually, because it won't work with the XMP profile.
@@TechRacoon yes I already have it running at 3200 using the usual timings for 3200 modules. Thanks for replying.
I keep getting imaging failed at the writing bit.
So I can run this with two sticks of ram installed? I don't have to remove one and then run it?
Great video, thanks so much
It froze at 34 percent on the first pass..can I restart it?
is there a program u dont need a usb for
I have a 2014 Alienware PC and when I got it off Marketplace about six months ago it worked absolutely perfect there was no stuttering and was smooth. As tike went ofln I'd factory reset itna few times when it got shitty..then uphill last night...the stuttering on even offline games lowest settings...shits driving me absolute bonkers. I really hope this helps
theres no usb drive why
My test started automatically so couldn't choose.
TechRacoon , is this compatible to windows 11???
Yes. It's entirely independent of the OS.
memtest doesnt start: "could not allocate 4095".
…well I’ve got 1500 errors on pass 1 😅
can not run in win 32 mode
If the status says failed does it mean i have a bad ram?
It seems that way. Try with different sticks or use the same sticks in a different rig and repeat memtest there to be sure. Most likely only one is faulty, if you use multiple sticks.
i7 7700
32gb ddr4
2 hours almost and just finished pass 2/4, this can't be normal.
No errors so far
Actually I just looked it up and that seems normal
1h per 8gb or 1x16gb 2,5h
So no idea why you said a pass is 16min
@@Zeratul3598 60* he said
why use this if windows have a built in memory test program
Cause it dosent go into details,
10 seconds and i had 579 errors ok then
Need to change ram
but does it shows which ram it is?
@JaySharma45353 uh don't know that was 5 months ago had 10000 errors couldnt finish test I contacted manufacturer and rma'd the ram got a replacement
@@SMOK3SCR3EN was it crucial ram? i bought a month ago i will be doing test after an hour i finish my work idk man will they replace now or not
@@JaySharma45353 gskill ripjaws
Perfect
Thanks. Consider subbing for more perfect content. ;-p
What a hassle
Oh did it take 2 hours for pass 1 for you too?
@@Chris-ep2js I didn't even bother trying haha it seems like a hassle, I think my ram is fine. If your ram isn't working properly I think you'll know via the motherboard. 2 hours sounds extreme to me