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4770k + Maximus VI Formula + 16gb 1866mhz = BSOD??!! Help ?

Shadowspirit91
Level 7
Hi all,

I recently build a new pc:

Intel i7 4770k @ 3,9 ghz (boosted by mb) + Corsair H100i
Asus Maximus Vi Formula
4x4gb Corsair XMP 1866mhz
Gigabyte GTX 780 OC
Samsung EVO 250gb
Corsair 750 watts modulair


I installed all drivers correctly, all from the Asus website.

My main problem is crashing, especially in videogames like Battlefield 4, or even CounterStrike Source.
I got several BSOD's, mostly MEMORY_MANAGEMENT related.

When I run a stability test with Aida64, I get a hardware failure.
I ran a memtest overnight, with 6 passes and no errors.


My bios is up to date (version 1402), and I am running optimized default settings ( only XMP for the Dimms is enabled )

I tried literally everything I could think off. I didn't mess with any voltages because my knowledge of the motherboard doesn't suffice.


Is there anyone out there willing to help me out?
I am willing to provide any information/dump files/..


Greetings from Belgium!


Jordy
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Shadowspirit91 wrote:
Could faulty ram slots cause memtest+ errors?


Well yes basically but it's complicated I think since the memory controller is on the CPU in theory that could be the cause....contacts in slots contacts between pins in socket in CPU etc....but if you have tested slots all good it's the RAM itself period.

Sorted...you can get on and enjoy your system 😄

Arne Saknussemm wrote:
Depends a bit...for normal day to day computing or even most gaming you wont notice a difference but if you ever run a benchmark, or encode video or transfer large amounts of data then yes you would get higher scores or lower finishing times that sort of thing. No harm in having fast RAM!

Just one thought...I wonder if you might try each of the sticks from that 4x4 kit...one at a time or a pair of them in the slots you have your current RAM in...what I'm getting at I guess is that maybe the problem could be slots on the board not RAM sticks....since you have substituted a 4x4 kit with 2x8 it might appear that the problem was RAM but hide the fact that the unused slots were the problem...if you know what I mean..:confused:


- i was trying that when i had this case, back in october last year, but slots were fine, sticks were the problem ... and i bet with all i have that this is exact same situation - memory compatibility 😉

- and about that RAM, mine is 1600MHz ... in gaming, difference between 1600 and 2400 are in 2-3 FPS, depends on game, but in computing, rendering etc. it is huge difference, in computing 2400 is excellent thing ... since i'm not using this comp for computing, it's just gaming enthusiast rig, i'm more than fine with 1600MHz

Arne Saknussemm wrote:
Depends a bit...for normal day to day computing or even most gaming you wont notice a difference but if you ever run a benchmark, or encode video or transfer large amounts of data then yes you would get higher scores or lower finishing times that sort of thing. No harm in having fast RAM!

Just one thought...I wonder if you might try each of the sticks from that 4x4 kit...one at a time or a pair of them in the slots you have your current RAM in...what I'm getting at I guess is that maybe the problem could be slots on the board not RAM sticks....since you have substituted a 4x4 kit with 2x8 it might appear that the problem was RAM but hide the fact that the unused slots were the problem...if you know what I mean..:confused:


- i was trying that when i had this case, back in october last year, but slots were fine, sticks were the problem ... and i bet with all i have that this is exact same situation - memory compatibility 😉

- and about that RAM, mine is 1600MHz ... in gaming, difference between 1600 and 2400 are in 2-3 FPS, depends on game, but in computing, rendering etc. it is huge difference, in computing 2400 is excellent thing ... since i'm not using this comp for computing, it's just gaming enthusiast rig, i'm more than fine with 1600MHz

Arne_Saknussemm
Level 40
Depends a bit...for normal day to day computing or even most gaming you wont notice a difference but if you ever run a benchmark, or encode video or transfer large amounts of data then yes you would get higher scores or lower finishing times that sort of thing. No harm in having fast RAM!

shushumiga
Level 7
- do not be afraid, i'm 100% positive that's that 😉

- i do not OC any of my components, ever, everything's on stock performances

- yes, this Matrix 780Ti is seriously one hell of a GPU

Shadowspirit91
Level 7
I already tried different slots with the new ram, and no expection, it was faulty RAM.

I really appreciate all the help guys!

Here's a picture of my rig, not as spectacular as yours, but it will do ^^

Shadowspirit91
Level 7
So you use the Corsair Vengeance Pro on 1600mhz? I assume on 1.5v then?

Mine are currently 2400mhz on 1.65v, XMP profile.
But it looks damn stable if you ask me ^^

Shadowspirit91 wrote:
So you use the Corsair Vengeance Pro on 1600mhz? I assume on 1.5v then?

Mine are currently 2400mhz on 1.65v, XMP profile.
But it looks damn stable if you ask me ^^


- exactly 🙂

- of course, i'm glad that you solved your problem ... after all these are expensive toys and they must work perfectly 🙂

- GL in further action ... cheers mate