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Uh oh... Memtest86 errors!

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So I have been getting some crashes lately and a user suggested that I run memtest86. I really don't know what I am doing, but the word "errors" followed by a number other than 0 seems like a bad thing.

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What do?

It seems to be getting worse as I type this post:

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If your memory is still under warranty, RMA.

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Faulty memory is possibly (most likely) the root cause of your crashes.

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If your memory is still under warranty, RMA.

this memory is certainly not under warranty. I dont even know what brand it is.

Faulty memory is possibly (most likely) the root cause of your crashes.

Based on these figures, how can I tell which stick is bad? I have 8 8gb sticks and 8 spares.

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Based on these figures, how can I tell which stick is bad? I have 8 8gb sticks and 8 spares.

Test each stick separate of one another.

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Test each stick separate of one another.

oh god this took over an hour for any errors to show up. post-128204-0-30354000-1439704681.jpg

Is it possible that they just need to be reseated?

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Is it possible that they just need to be reseated?

There's no reason NOT to try this, but my bet is on faulty memory.

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There's no reason NOT to try this, but my bet is on faulty memory.

unfortunately that is probably it. I will try swapping all 64 gb with the other 64 that is sitting in my closet doing nothing

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Running a test overnight with the other quad channel sets.

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Also here is the memory brand.

I have submitted an RMA request. Let's see how they deal with this.

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Ran a test overnight with my spare 64gb ram set, and no issues. I will use this set for now and see if they can RMA the other set.

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