To start off, I built this computer about 3 years ago. I recently (in May) upgraded my RAM to Corsair Vengeance LP, 1600mhz 1.5v 2x4gb modules. My memory in the Bios is underclocked, at 1514mhz and my processor is OC @ 3.6ghz. I started having a LOT of trouble with blue screens and crashes in the past month, so I decided to wipe the hard drive and re install Windows 7. Everything was going fine until I noticed that my RAM usage was really high (~35% when idle) and usually it is near 20%. I realized that one of my RAM sticks had died (thanks corsair) so my computer was only running at 4gb of memory, which explained the increased use.
Anyways last week I ordered 8gb more of the EXACT same memory module, so that I would have 12gb in total. I received them today and put them in, only to find that now my computer will not boot at all. My monitor (which works) shows no signs of a signal, even though all fans are running, and my motherboard lights are blinking accordingly. The computer will literally sit there and beep on occasion forever unless I turn it off. I cannot get access to the BIOS or anything else. I've tried clearing the CMOS via the reset button, and it did not work. I tried cleaning the connection ports on the hard drive, and I even re-sat the memory about 5 times to make sure it was seated properly.I also tried taking out the new modules and putting the old one back in(because one of them still works), and it still didn't work. So I am at a loss right now, because I'm not sure how to diagnose this. Does anyone know what else I should try?
My rig is:
Intel i7 920 @ 3.6ghz (air cooled, idle temp is 29 degrees)
EVGA X58 3X SLI motherboard (owner's manual says it can handle 12gb)
BFG GeForce GTX 295 graphics card
Corsair Vengeance LP 12gb (1600mhz, 1.5v, 4gb each)
Western Digital 1tb hard drive (I'm guessing it might be the problem)
Also as another note, I realize that maybe one of the RAM slots died. But, previous to the new Corsair memory, I was using triple channel Corsair 3x2gb. So I think the slots should be okay.
Anyways last week I ordered 8gb more of the EXACT same memory module, so that I would have 12gb in total. I received them today and put them in, only to find that now my computer will not boot at all. My monitor (which works) shows no signs of a signal, even though all fans are running, and my motherboard lights are blinking accordingly. The computer will literally sit there and beep on occasion forever unless I turn it off. I cannot get access to the BIOS or anything else. I've tried clearing the CMOS via the reset button, and it did not work. I tried cleaning the connection ports on the hard drive, and I even re-sat the memory about 5 times to make sure it was seated properly.I also tried taking out the new modules and putting the old one back in(because one of them still works), and it still didn't work. So I am at a loss right now, because I'm not sure how to diagnose this. Does anyone know what else I should try?
My rig is:
Intel i7 920 @ 3.6ghz (air cooled, idle temp is 29 degrees)
EVGA X58 3X SLI motherboard (owner's manual says it can handle 12gb)
BFG GeForce GTX 295 graphics card
Corsair Vengeance LP 12gb (1600mhz, 1.5v, 4gb each)
Western Digital 1tb hard drive (I'm guessing it might be the problem)
Also as another note, I realize that maybe one of the RAM slots died. But, previous to the new Corsair memory, I was using triple channel Corsair 3x2gb. So I think the slots should be okay.
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