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Ram Shutting Off Computer

Discussion in 'Memory - RAM' started by fire171, May 31, 2012.

  1. fire171

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    When I turn on my computer with any RAM plugged in it will shut itself off before the post screen even finishes, if I take it out the computer stays on but obviously wont boot.

    What could be the problem?
     
    fire171, May 31, 2012
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  3. DSTM (Dougie)

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    Hi fire 171. Welcome to Computer Help Forums.
    First thing that comes to mind is compatability or faulty Ram.
    We need to know a lot more info/specs to be able to help you.
     
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  4. fire171

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    my computer has been running great for 2 years and it just randomly stopped

    I have a Gigabyte x58a-UD7 motherboard
    Corsair 12GB 1.86mhz RAM (x4)
    intel cpu
    Nvidia Gtx580 graphics card

    also did some more testing with it- it does the same thing when any of the ram sticks are in one at a time- I dont think they could all go bad at the same time?
     
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  5. DSTM (Dougie)

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    Have you tried to boot in Safe Mode?
     
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  6. fire171

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    it shuts off before I can even hit the key to boot in safe mode, but yeah i tried tapping it over and over as it booted..didnt work
     
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  7. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    Which RAM are you using? The memory spec's for your board are DDR3 800/1066/1333/2200.
     
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  8. fire171

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    using DDR3 2000mhz
     
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    how do I flash it when I cant get far enough to use a usb as a boot to do it with?
     
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    Are you getting any beep errors such as short continuous beeps, RAM error?
     
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  12. fire171

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    My motherboard has an error screen that displays codes, however, it boots up as normal as if nothing is wrong and then shuts off like a just pulled the plug or something

    Also- sometimes it makes it to the bios screen before turning off and others it only stays on for 5 seconds
     
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    Could you quote this error screen and code?

    Also are you sure your RAM is on your motherboards Memory compatibility list?

    The Corsair RAM model numbers listed are (4GB sizes would be fine as well, though they would need equivalent model numbers to the below);
    CMGS2GX3M1A2200C8 - 2GB @ 2200MHz
    TR3X6G2000C8GT - 2GB @ 2000MHz
    TR3X6G1866C9D - 2GB @ 1866MHz
    TR3X6G1866C7GT - 2GB @ 1866MHz
    TR3X3G1600C8D - 1GB @ 1600MHz
     
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    There's a misunderstanding- there is no error code or screen. It turns on as if there's no issue then simply powers down anywhere from 3 to 15 seconds after its turned on. I'll check the model number of my ram when I get home. Although I don't completely understand how it can work for 2 years and then suddenly be incompatible but I'm not an expert. And by between 3-15 seconds I mea it can last 4 seconds one time and 15 the next try.

    Maybe should have said earlier but the last successful time it turned in was before a storm that knocked out my power while I was on my computer- after that it's done this.
     
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    It would have helped to have all the info when requested.
    After the revelation that you had a power cut/surge it's more than possible your PSU and also your Motherboard could have sustained damage.
    I would take your computer to a computer shop and let them test both pieces of hardware for you.
    This test shouldn't cost very much.
     
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    Yes, I agree with DSTM. A power surge and an unexpected shutdown could definitely cause damage.
    The two most commonly damaged pieces of hardware are the PSU and mainboard.
     
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  17. fire171

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    well when I leave my RAM out the computer stays on so it might be the motherboard?
     
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  18. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    More than likely.... BUT

    At this point there's the possibility that it could be any one of the three (PSU, mainboard, RAM)
    or even all of them. I would do as DSTM suggested, let a repair shop test the hardware for you,
    then you'll know exactly what you need to replace.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Jun 1, 2012
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