RAM Test

[MechE]

What is a good way to test my RAM to make sure that it is up to par?

 

[larrymoencurly]

Run both MemTest86/MemTest86+ AND Gold Memory, each for at least 12 hours straight, testing each module in each DIMM slot, both alone and with the other modules. Have the case buttoned up during testing because you want the modules to run hot (will not damage the memory -- RAM chips are rated for at least 85C). Test at the full rated speed (enable XMP profiles manually, if needed) because many modules will fail then but run flawlessly even slightly slower. And if possible, repeat all the testing in a second motherboard of a different model. Don't accept even a single error, unless it's caused by something other than the RAM (i.e., bad power, and MemTest86+ version RC 5.00 may report bugs in multicore mode).