I recently asked what was happening to my computer and was assured that it’s almost certainly a RAM related problem. I was told to a number of different things, which I’ve done, yet I still don’t understand the problem.
I’ve run the memtest several times, and, yes, it came up with TONS of errors. But I don’t know what the different tests mean. Finally, I saw that I could look at a summary. The first time I did, there had been about 18 thousand errors on Test #5. The next time, there were numerous errors on test #4 (or #5?) and #6.
The thing that confuses me the most is when I try different configurations of RAM. I have two sticks of RAM, and two ports. Both sticks work in one of the ports, while only one works in the other. Does that mean there’s a problem with the port or the RAM?
What should I do now? Just find someone in person who knows what he’s talking about?
This is if you haven’t set the timing wrong for the memory or overclocked.
You could have a memory socket that has a looser fit.
You can try:
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Run the memory that works in the problimatic socket, in the problimatic socket and the other stick in the socket that runs both correctly.
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Not use the memory that only worked in one socket, because you just got lucky and it happened to work, but is failing.
a. Not use the socket that is possibly erratic.
b. Replace the memory stick and use both sockets.
c. Replace the two memory sticks with a larger one if your machine can handle a larger one in the good socket.
Trying a third stick of memory in the questionable socket may help you decide if the socket or other memory card was bad.
Take it to a computer repair shop if this is too much to do. It could be cheaper than guessing and buying parts. Make sure they will guarantee the work or don’t use them.