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2 sticks won't work together

Discussion in 'Memory - RAM' started by SaimoNN, Jun 13, 2019.

  1. SaimoNN

    SaimoNN

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    Hi,
    my computer was working all fine and good, then i took my computer apart to clean it, i removed the ram and when i was done i put it back together and windows won't load, i tried a windows installation disc, normal mode, safe mode, all just shut down. when i tried to take out one of the ram sticks it worked fine.

    Problem:
    both ram sticks worked fine, now they work individually, but not together
    the pc will boot up to bios with both ram sticks in, whenever i try to boot winows the pc restarts.

    I tried:
    Clearing the bios
    booting from safe
    booting from a windows 7 disc

    Spec:
    Windows 7 utlimate x64
    i7 4790
    2x8 ddr3 corsair vengence
    msi h81m-e33
    gtx960
     
    SaimoNN, Jun 13, 2019
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  3. Tony D

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    Hello and welcome SaimoNN. That's something I personally haven't come across before.

    So it works with only one RAM module installed? It doesn't matter which module is installed or in which slot - is that correct?

    If that's correct, have you tried swapping the RAM modules to the other slots?
     
    Tony D, Jun 13, 2019
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  4. SaimoNN

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    Hi,
    Yup, the computer works fine and well when i have one module in, doesnt matter which one as long as its just the one.

    however when i tried to put the ram stick into the other slot (there's only 2) the pc booted up however there was a black screen, no matter how long i waited
     
    SaimoNN, Jun 13, 2019
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  5. Tony D

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    You just have some marginal issue going on. Seen it before. It may even go away if you keep messing with it. But it probably won't.
    btw: how to the capacitors on that board look? Are any puffy or leaking?
     
    Tony D, Jun 13, 2019
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  6. SaimoNN

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    Hi,
    the capacitors look in good condition. i've had it before where the board was picky but didn't want to start up if the sticks were in the wrong way around, swapping them fixed it but not this time, might it be a faulty ram slot? given the pc won't boot windows properly with anything in that slot

    but then again, i can reach bios fine and it detects all 16GB of ram.

    i'll keep trying things and see what happens

    it might just be a right time for a upgrade. served me well for 3 years
     
    SaimoNN, Jun 13, 2019
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  7. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    Memory:
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    Sounds like a faulty RAM slot to me, especially given the prior issues with it.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Jun 13, 2019
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  8. SaimoNN

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    Yup, i had a simmilar problem with a previous pc.. but what could i have done for it to become faulty in between me cleaning the computer?
     
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  9. Tony D

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    Hard to say. Could you have caused some Electro Static Discharge by not being grounded to the machine or not using an anti-ESD mat?
     
    Tony D, Jun 13, 2019
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  10. SaimoNN

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    Hmmm....

    im not sure myself to be honest. i unplugged everything, unscrewed the mo-bo and took it out the case. it was on my bed for the duration of the cleaning.

    i definately didn't use an anti-esd mat.
     
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  11. Tony D

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    Things happen. Going forward be cognizant of ESD issues and take precautions. I’m not saying ESD caused your issue, but it may have affected the board or RAM.
     
    Tony D, Jun 13, 2019
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  12. SaimoNN

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    hardware has to fail at some point am i right?
    Thank for your help
     
    SaimoNN, Jun 14, 2019
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  13. IJAC

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    Just a little tip for next time do not place the mother board on a bed or any other material that could cause ESD.If you don't have a strap or mat for ESD discharge touch some bare metal on the case.You should place the motherboard on something like a table or desk not your bed.ESD is very tricky and it could ruin your board I am not trying to criticize you just help you for the future.
     
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  14. SaimoNN

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    Yeah thanks for the helping word, you mess up, you learn from it :p next time i will know not to put my components on my bed..
     
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    Yep that is the important part to learn from it.I've been there so that is why I thought I would give you some help.Best of luck on your next adventure you will do fine.
     
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  16. SaimoNN

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    True, how else are you meant to learn? it was just the right time given ill be moving from a £50 mo-bo to a £150 mo-bo.. wouldnt like something like that happening to the more expensive hardware

    Thank you
     
    SaimoNN, Jun 17, 2019
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