I recently ran a few Ram check utilities and got the "fail" issues from what I've read on this pages forum. When I purchased these sticks, they came in "matched sets"--and were tested(which I paid in advance for..)Plus, these are "name brand" sticks which I researched and made sure that they were reccomended by the manufacture of my motherboard--prior to committing to any purchase. I have had absolutely no problems with my system. I only ran these programs based upon reccomendations/suggestions from the techs' at the forum for the game that I was having problems with. Now, I'm not absolutely "sure" weather I really have a problem--or not.. What,if any are there programs that can acually "fix" and repair your ram within your system. I am running Windows XP Home Edition;but, with my recent upgrades I am capable of running a 64-bit operating system. Joseph A. Williamson
ram cannot be fixed by programs if there is a problem with them. are these new to the board or is this a new build of a computer? if new to the board then run those tests on your original ram to see if pass or fail. try the ram on another pc & test before & after that ram is installed to see what the programs say.
ddp, No..this is not a new build. Prior to getting the ram I have,I reseached what ram was reccommended by the manufacturer of the motherboard. I then, made sure that whatever matched-sets I aquired were tested prior to having them shipped. This was done about 2 1/2 years ago. I just recently ran these ram checking programs;and, that is when I found an error comming up from testing them. I will do what I can for now;but, my options are limited. Thank-you for you quick reply, Joe
If there's an error, the RAM is faulty. You can't repair RAM with software unfortunately, it's time to buy new memory.
So, What ram tester program(s) would you recommend,that give complete and concise informational results. P.S.: these are duel "matching" sticks of ram, so I'm not sure just what the best way to test each of the four sticks;except, to take all but one stick out--and go from there. Joe
Two sticks gave one long beep..on boot. Both of them(individually). I'll check what that error beep from windows means. I used the Microsoft ram tester---It works fast and tells you right away weather a stick is good or bad,and in my case--ONE long beep on boot, and wouldn't even get as far as the Microsoft program that was loaded in my floppy drive. Now--let's see if--I can get replacements from OCZ!? Joe
try the ram in another pc & run the tests again to see if still get an error or not. is possible the ram does not like your board.
I had just got through e-mailing the company OCZ,prior to your last e-mail. If--- weather these two modules are actually defective(according to the Microsoft tests, they are...);and, what my one "long beep"off,then on error which checks to mean "Memory failure". The Company OCZ should honor my request for replacement. And, I checked---they are under warrenty. They were bought as a "matched set",and I expect replacement of this set. Now, the question is...will OCZ--do what is right for the customer. Time will tell, Joe
