I built my PC about 1.5 years ago, and just last night, I started experiencing a lot of crashes. Here are the errors I'm seeing:
- SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION
- KERNEL_HEAP_MODE_CORRUPTION
- KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
- WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR
- MEMORY_MANAGEMENT
These errors keep rotating, and I can't use my PC for more than 1-5 minutes before it crashes again. I did some research and it sounds like my RAM might be the problem. Is it time to replace my RAM sticks? My setup is based on an MSI B550 Tomahawk Max WiFi motherboard and I'm using Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4, with two 16GB sticks. What do you think?
2 Answers
You should definitely run MemTest86 using a USB stick to confirm if your RAM is bad. Just boot from the USB and let it run; if it shows a failure, you'll have solid proof for your warranty claim with Corsair. I've had success getting replacements that way before. Even if you find that one stick is working, if you're having crashes regularly, it might be worth investing in a new set from Micro Center as a backup. This way, you can ensure your system runs smoothly while waiting for any replacements.
It sounds like your RAM could definitely be the culprit, especially with those specific errors. Most RAM sticks actually have a lifetime warranty, so if you confirm that yours are failing, you might get replacements without too much hassle. You could try disabling XMP and running a memory test, although I understand your system is super unstable right now. If you've only been able to boot with one stick, that could indicate that one is dead or faulty. I’d suggest getting a temporary replacement from Micro Center while you sort this out.
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