I'm dealing with some crashing issues on my PC and suspect it might be related to my RAM. I've run Memtest several times without any errors, but I've heard that it isn't foolproof. Are there any other reliable programs out there that could help me identify potential problems with my RAM?
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If you've run Memtest multiple times, make sure you did it for at least 24 hours to really rule out RAM issues. Sometimes, you need to let it run longer to catch intermittent errors.
Before assuming it's the RAM, double-check other factors like your system's thermals. They can sometimes cause crashes too. Have you looked into that yet?
I’ve ruled out temps; everything's normal. The crashes happen even with Linux, and I've already replaced the SSD, motherboard, and PSU.
I recommend trying HCI Memtest. The paid version offers a bootable option to test all your RAM. The free version should suffice if you can run it for a while without errors. If you want, I can help you further troubleshoot your system for the crashes.
If you have some time, that would be super helpful! I've been at this for ages and would prefer not to buy new components if they aren't the issue. I have a HWInfo report from when it crashed, showing some odd fluctuations in power and current.
I did about 4 passes of Memtest which took around 2-3 hours, but I didn't leave it running overnight.