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PC freezes suddenly and when restarted doesn't boot.

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  • RAM
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October 12, 2014 9:45:05 AM

Below is my system configuration:

Processor: AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.2 Ghz
RAM: Strontium 8 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz( 2 X 4 Gb)
Motherboard: Asus M4A88T-M/USB3
Hard disk: 1 TB Seagate Barracuda
GPU: Gigabyte 7950 3Gb Windforce (1000 Mhz clock, 1250 Mhz memory)
Power supply: Cooler Master thunder 700 watts
OS: Windows 7 64 bit
Case: Cooler master elite 431 plus

I have a strange problem in my PC that has been occurring for the past one year where in my PC suddenly freezes with a static continuous noise from my speakers. When I restart, my PC doesn't start with the RAM OK switch in my ASUS motherboard flashing denoting a faulty or incompatible ram even though the memory speed of 1333 MHZ is compatible with my motherboard. Hence I used to remove my 2 four GB RAMs from the two slots and reinsert them again firmly and the system booted successfully. Sometimes I have to remove and insert my RAM 2 or 3 times as my system doesn't detect them in the first or second attempt and finally my system boots successfully. I even tried using my 3rd and 4th RAM slots and this happens in all the slots. The strange thing is this issue happens every 2 or 3 months again and again and every time i have to remove and insert my RAM's and nowadays this issue occurs more frequently. I even ran windows memory diagnostics and its says my RAMs are fine.

I'm not sure is this is because of the faulty RAM or faulty motherboard. Please help..

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October 12, 2014 9:48:20 AM

Could be a bad ram stick. Try installing windows with just one ram stick, then if it finishes, run memtest on each stick one at a time. If you were overclocking, use just the default settings for awhile.
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