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Discussion in 'CPU, Motherboards and Memory' started by 1XSniperX1, Nov 18, 2007.

  1. 1XSniperX1

    1XSniperX1 Geek Trainee

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    Hello i have just bought a Kingston 512MB DDR PC3200 400MHz CL3 Memory Module for my computer and i am having a bit of problems, what it is, is that once i have installed the memory my computer keeps on coming to an error saying that i haven't installed it properly when i have installed it, so i was just wondering if i need to buy a new fan for my computer because what i am thinking is that it may be overheating and my computer can't handle it.
    i would be so greatful if you can help me
    thank you
    (-_-)
     
  2. edijs

    edijs Programmer

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    I don't think it's overheating.

    Does your motherboard support this memory module - see the printed manual or on the manufacturers web site.
     
  3. 1XSniperX1

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    yes it does support it because when i inserted it, it did work for some days but now it comes up with the same error. plus i dont thing it is the wrong chip because someone in this forum help me pick out the right one for me.
     
  4. edijs

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    oh,so it was working before... umm - well, I have to admit, that's somewhat weird. what one can do most probably is try a known good ram module and see what happens - just to rule out components.
     
  5. 1XSniperX1

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    the memory is a good known ram module, it is Kingston isn't that good? so if i dont need a new fan, do you think i should rebot the computer?
     
  6. zxivate

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    possibly just bad RAM?
     
  7. edijs

    edijs Programmer

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    with known good I meant that have you tried it in another PC?
     
  8. Wildcard

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    Hi,

    You can also try taking out all your RAM and then just test it with one stick at a time in different slots to see if its a bad RAM slot or bad memory stick as well.
     
  9. 1XSniperX1

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    i have tried taking my old memory out and inserting the new one but it still doesnt work, and by the way when i took out the memory which didnt work it was really hot nearly burnt me, why did that happen.
     

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