Joescog Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I recently built a computer and used two CM2X2048-6400C5 ram sticks (2g apiece). When I place both in the motherboard I get a memory boot error. When I place one stick in the motherboard it's fine. I've read that this error can be fixed by upping the voltage from 1.9v to 2.1v . Does that sound like it could cause a problem and fry my hardware? I'm sure it will be fine but I just spent a pretty penny here and don't want to screw the pooch. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Shouldn't need 2.1v, but that's within the warrantied voltage, so it won't blow anything up. Do the problems follow a particular stick? Also, were these 2 sticks bought separately, or as a pack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joescog Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 They were bought as a pack and as I remember it's a problem with both sticks. It has been a little bit since I've monkied with it. The error is called a C1 memory error with my motherboard. http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m=169747 That's the details of the error and the recovery steps. I just wanted to make sure I wouldn't (As you said) blow it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 It doesn't sound like a problem with the memory, as if each one runs just fine on its own, it's probably not bad. To be sure, test one stick at a time in each slot using Memtest86+. That will help you to determine if it's a stick, slot, or memory controller issue. If they pass one at a time, then test 2 sticks in single channel, as well as dual channel mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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