I've been having crashes on my new system that my previous one never experienced. After some frustration, I decided to test the memory and it's showing hardware errors. What's my next step? Should I test each RAM stick individually to find out which one is faulty, or is there a more effective approach? I've checked Windows Event Viewer, but it only shows two errors without much detail, which might be because the test runs twice. After narrowing it down, I plan to reach out to Newegg or the manufacturer to report a bad stick. Is there anything I'm overlooking?
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First off, make sure to note your CPU and the memory specs, especially the speed and number of sticks. I recommend running Memtest86, as it’s excellent for diagnosing RAM issues. Also, consider using OCCT for further testing on both the CPU and RAM. This way, you can pinpoint the problem more accurately before contacting anyone.
I agree! Memtest86 is a solid choice to check for errors. Running it on each stick one at a time will help you identify the faulty one quickly. Good luck!