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updated bios and installed new ram now my pc shuts off

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July 18, 2014 3:06:52 PM

Hi,
I just got some new ram in but one Dimm was faulty so i sent it back. When i was trying to see what was wrong with my Dimm I updated my motherboard BIOS. Now when I'm playing games or watching a fullscreen video my PC just shuts down. No warning just black screen and all then fans and LEDs are off when I look at it. I have a 500w PSU so I don't think it's that but this is the first time this has happened to me. I looked around and couldn't find anything that would work. If it helps mo mobo is an asrock 980DE3/U3S3 and the ram I currently have is G.skill xjaw 8gb and the one I sent back is the same brand. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance.

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July 18, 2014 5:13:56 PM

Mixing RAM, regardless of brand or model number, often causes compatibility problems. Mixing RAM is not guaranteed to work together however you are free to do your own compatibility testing. A matched pair that has already been tested by the memory manufacturer is recommended.
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July 18, 2014 5:18:45 PM

Calvin7 said:
Mixing RAM, regardless of brand or model number, often causes compatibility problems. Mixing RAM is not guaranteed to work together however you are free to do your own compatibility testing. A matched pair that has already been tested by the memory manufacturer is recommended.

Thank you for your answer but even when i took out the other ram it still does it and it happened again when all i had open was chrome. I really need help on this I have 5 fans running at 100% and i have my ac on full to make my room an ice box.
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