PFN_LIST_CORRUPT BSoD last week, games and browser tabs randomly crashing, now MemTest86 is reporting errors.

[Vishera]

Number of tests: 48, 45 passed

Lowest error address: 0x38582DC58 (14424MB)

Highest error address: 0x60FCDCCF8 (24828MB

1 bit in error, 1 maximum contiguous errors

CPUs that detected memory errors: {0, 8}

3 errors in test 8

Based on all of this information, how much of a priority should I make getting this in for RMA/buying a new kit? Money's kind of tight right now, so even the relatively low cost shipping through the post office would be hard to swing, and I use my computer both for work and school, so downtime is a major issue. I should get some more breathing room in late August/early September, but I'm just worried it won't last that long. Thoughts?

 

[Janus67]

I mean, it's up to you, if it's causing issues while working and school I'd prioritize it. If it's only during recreation then lower.

You could also try testing a single stick at a time. If it's one causing the issue you can remove it from the system until you can rma or replace

 

[Vishera]

You could also try testing a single stick at a time. If it's one causing the issue you can remove it from the system until you can rma or replace

TRUE, I didn't think about that. I'll run the test on one stick when I go to bed tonight, and then the other tomorrow morning, and hopefully I get good results...fingers crossed.

 

[Vishera]

Confirmed only one sick is bad. I have another 16GB kit lying around that I know is good, so I'm gonna throw that in and just run the system at the default 2400MHz. Having a lot of RAM is important for video editing and whatnot, so better that than limping along on only 16GB.

Thanks for the tip, Janus.

 

[EarthDog]

Good luck on three sticks. Make sure you confirm the slot via the manual.

 

[Vishera]

Actually, now that I think about it, having 2 sticks from one kit and one stick from another isn't going to cause any issues, is it? I mean obviously it'll mess with XMP, but other than that, it should be fine, right?

 

[Janus67]

It can cause weird issues with different sticks expecting different timings and settings and voltages. I'd say just don't be surprised if you get instability or boot issues

 

[Railgun]

Good luck on three sticks. Make sure you confirm the slot via the manual.

Should be nothing wrong with that. While I appreciate it's a different platform than me (TRX40 with three sticks currently), two will run in dual channel, one will run in single channel.

 

[Flamethrower1972]

I would say RMA it. Buy you said money is tight but if you can get a new kit. IMO.......

 

[EarthDog]

Should be nothing wrong with that. While I appreciate it's a different platform than me (TRX40 with three sticks currently), two will run in dual channel, one will run in single channel.

That's how it's supposed to work. I get it. I'm saying there can be problems with that compared to a simple dual config.

Even though it's mismatched sticks, since he's riding JEDEC, it should be fine... but, in my experience, it's more finicky than 2 sticks or even four, running 3. YMMV of course.

 

[Flamethrower1972]

I was taught never mix match ram.

 

[EarthDog]

I was taught never mix match ram.

Clearly it's not ideal... that's what we've been saying already. But, it is plenty possible... especially if you're willing to tweak things.