broyster Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Hey Ramguy, I have just built a new computer and am running into a problem. I have the twin2x2048-pc8500c5d memory sticks, an evga 8800gts, an e6600 proc, and a evga 680i motherboard(ar). I had been running great for about a little over a month. I had the memory set at 1066mhz and at 2.2v and 5-5-5-15 2t no problems. All of a sudden, my computer started locking up and crashing. I started troubleshooting the components. I can run fine with just one dimm installed (either dimm/slot), but if I install the second dimm, I start crashing again. Quake 4 will crash almost instantly. I set the memory down to 800mhz still won't run two dimms. What else do you suggest? I need to narrow this down to the correct component problem. Thanks for any help you can give me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted March 28, 2007 Corsair Employee Share Posted March 28, 2007 Please test the modules one at a time with http://www.memtest.org to be sure one is not failing, and the PSU you have might not meet the requirements for your Video card please check with the maker of that Video card for the PSU minimums. I think you need about 22-28 amps on one 12 Volts rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broyster Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 I'll try the memtest, but this power supply is listed in nvidia slizone as certified to run this video card in sli. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted March 29, 2007 Corsair Employee Share Posted March 29, 2007 OK NP Please test them one at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broyster Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 I ran memtest on each module for about 8 hrs no errors and ran it on both together for about 8 hrs no errors. I think i have a graphics card going bad, but it was throwing me off because it would only crash with both dimms in. It finally failed with just one in and always happens when something is graphics intensive. Thanks again for you help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted April 2, 2007 Corsair Employee Share Posted April 2, 2007 I would suggest a bigger PSU as the one you have is marginal at best for your configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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