PC problem again.

[phillpower2]

You now know that you have two good sticks of RAM and the problem lays elsewhere and possibly one of the memory slots on the MB.

Which slot on the MB do you have the RAM in when the computer will work.

Have you tried the RAM one stick at a time in both slots on the MB as in one stick in DIMM A test then swap the same stick into DIMM B test, power down, remove the first stick of RAM and then repeat the test with the second stick of RAM being tested first in DIMM A and then DIMM B.

[Velink5972]

Wow! That’s very technical. I’ll try it first. How long should I run the PC for each test?

[phillpower2]

Sorry but are you joking with me :unsure:

[Velink5972]

I find no problem when:

1. Stick B in DIMM A
2. Stick B in DIMM B
3. Stick A in DIMM A
4. Stick A in DIMM B

[phillpower2]

Looks like you are going to have to test both sticks of RAM separately by running Memtest 4 or 5 times and in both slots one at a time, this will take you a long time but needs must as atm there is no clue as to the cause, before I post the Memtest info can can you post a link to the same type of RAM that you purchased.

[Velink5972]

https://m.globalsources.com/gsol/I/DDR3-SDRAM/p/sm/1174096249.htm

But before that, should I change the psu?

[phillpower2]

Not the best of quality RAM but it does work one stick at a time so needs to be kept in mind but also given some credit.

From my reply #13;

Sorry to be so blunt but that PSU is of such poor quality that I wouldnt use it as a doorstop, labelled as being 500W but can only produce a maximum of 264W, get a better PSU asap or be prepared for a bang.

What do you think!

[Velink5972]

Not the best of quality RAM but it does work one stick at a time so needs to be kept in mind but also given some credit.

From my reply #13;

What do you think!

Ok, point taken. I’ll replace it ASAP.

[Velink5972]

So the MemTest?

[phillpower2]

No Memtest until the PSU has been replaced as testing any hardware puts a computer under load and such a poor quality PSU could pop and take out all of your hardware.

Before you purchase any replacement PSU post a link so that the quality and specs can be checked, no point in you wasting any more cash.

[Velink5972]

Ah… Then need to suspend the idea. Off to order new PSU.

[phillpower2]

Before you purchase any replacement PSU post a link so that the quality and specs can be checked, no point in you wasting any more cash.

Should you decide to purchase a replacement PSU without first of all posting the requested link here for it to be checked you will be on your own, our help may be free but likewise it is not to be ignored or taken for granted.

[Velink5972]

I found this:

http://ktlink.com.my/accessories/kingses-atx-500w-power-supply/

Is 500W a minimum requirement?

[Velink5972]

Should you decide to purchase a replacement PSU without first of all posting the requested link here for it to be checked you will be on your own, our help may be free but likewise it is not to be ignored or taken for granted.

Yeah, I regret that I didn’t ask first, since I’ve known this forum way back.

[phillpower2]

Nope and for the reason that is explained in the attachment below, to save us all some time can you post a link to where you will most likely make the purchase and we take a look and see if we can find any PSUs that are safe to use.

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