ssk_the_gr8
Make Way the LORD is Here
Hi All,
I recently had a couple of nvlddmkm crashes while playing PUBG. After that the system refused to POST. I figured with the help of thetechfreak that one of my RAMs is not working. I cleaned the faulty RAM with an eraser etc. but to no avail.
My specs are - Intel 6700K, Gigabyte Z170X-Gaming 7 -Rev 1.0, Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 4x4 GB 2800 MHz (cmk16gx4m4a2800c16), Asus 1080 8 GB ROG Strix
1) I had only recently discovered that my RAM was not running on 2800 MHz XMP profile. It was running at 2133 MHz(Default). Is there an issue with the Gigabyte Z170x not being able to run high speeds such as 2800 MHz/ XMP profile when you use 4 sticks because of the pressure on the memory controller?
2) Right now after several tries in different slots, I have been able to get 2x4 GB of the Corsair RAM up & running in XMP profile after several tries/restarts/no POST. Does this mean there is an issue with the RAM(currently running a memtest on it) or does it point to MoBo issues? It finally worked in the slots it wasn't working in earlier!
3) I believe I will have to pay the cost of shipping if I RMA my RAM to Corsair(Should be like $30-$35 my guess). Based on my above mentioned worry, that my MoBo would not support XMP with 4 sticks,should I just get maybe 2x8 GB 3200 MHz/3600 MHz RAM/ whatever fastest RAM would be best for my setup?New RAM would be $60 to $100 I assume?
Also, PUBG, Overwatch + a couple of other games I play, love high speed RAM and has a big impact on the FPS.
4) Is there some benefit of 4x4 GB over 2x8 GB for my setup?
In conclusion, I don't want to spend money if the investment is not worth it. I am really unsure about investing in new RAM because I am worried about compatibility. I am looking for opinion and advice from Experts.
So should I just RMA the Corsairs and save money or should I get new RAM ? If yes to the new RAMs, which ones should I buy that my setup would be compatible with and easily support. And If I do, should I still RMA the Corsairs and keep them as back up RAM?
Sorry for the long post, unsure about what to do, also this is my first gaming PC that was built by someone else for me. Thanks!
I recently had a couple of nvlddmkm crashes while playing PUBG. After that the system refused to POST. I figured with the help of thetechfreak that one of my RAMs is not working. I cleaned the faulty RAM with an eraser etc. but to no avail.
My specs are - Intel 6700K, Gigabyte Z170X-Gaming 7 -Rev 1.0, Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 4x4 GB 2800 MHz (cmk16gx4m4a2800c16), Asus 1080 8 GB ROG Strix
1) I had only recently discovered that my RAM was not running on 2800 MHz XMP profile. It was running at 2133 MHz(Default). Is there an issue with the Gigabyte Z170x not being able to run high speeds such as 2800 MHz/ XMP profile when you use 4 sticks because of the pressure on the memory controller?
2) Right now after several tries in different slots, I have been able to get 2x4 GB of the Corsair RAM up & running in XMP profile after several tries/restarts/no POST. Does this mean there is an issue with the RAM(currently running a memtest on it) or does it point to MoBo issues? It finally worked in the slots it wasn't working in earlier!
3) I believe I will have to pay the cost of shipping if I RMA my RAM to Corsair(Should be like $30-$35 my guess). Based on my above mentioned worry, that my MoBo would not support XMP with 4 sticks,should I just get maybe 2x8 GB 3200 MHz/3600 MHz RAM/ whatever fastest RAM would be best for my setup?New RAM would be $60 to $100 I assume?
Also, PUBG, Overwatch + a couple of other games I play, love high speed RAM and has a big impact on the FPS.
4) Is there some benefit of 4x4 GB over 2x8 GB for my setup?
In conclusion, I don't want to spend money if the investment is not worth it. I am really unsure about investing in new RAM because I am worried about compatibility. I am looking for opinion and advice from Experts.
So should I just RMA the Corsairs and save money or should I get new RAM ? If yes to the new RAMs, which ones should I buy that my setup would be compatible with and easily support. And If I do, should I still RMA the Corsairs and keep them as back up RAM?
Sorry for the long post, unsure about what to do, also this is my first gaming PC that was built by someone else for me. Thanks!
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