Help with RAM installation (BSOD)

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SirWhite

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Hello there, I'm having an issue with my PC that has occurred when I've tried to install some new RAM. Basically the computer BSOD when I get to the Windows startup screen when any of the new RAM is installed (even if the previous RAM that works is also installed).

I have tried the RAM in all slots with and without the RAM that works in as well.

The computer also functions correctly when I have my old RAM installed.

The new RAM I am currently trying to install is: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004CRSM4I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have also tried this RAM: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008CP5QF4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My computer is the Acer Predator G5900 but with a GeForce GTX 760.

The overall specs are:

Intel Core i5 650 Havendale/Clarkdale Host Bridge
BIOS - American Megatrends Inc. Version P01-A1 11/04/2010
4gb DDR3 SDRAM
Windows 7 64 bit OS

My incline is that I need to get a new motherboard but I'm pretty new to the whole putting together a PC thing, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

If you need anymore information then please let me know.



 
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that is ok, the bios will have defaults that it sets based on what hardware it detects.
two modules may get different default settings even if they are not exposed the the user.
you just have to enter the bios, make any change and change it back and the BIOS will rescan the hardware and apply default settings. Some vendors just make a qualified vendor list and tell you they won't help you unless you pick memory from that list. (makes there life easier)

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Dawis67_AE

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Installed right?

Most of Motherboards have 1/3 and 2/4 channels. Basically put first ram in the slot closest to your CPU socket and then skip one slot and in the 3rd one put the second RAM. IDK if that doesnt work...Maybe bad ram.
 
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Dawis67_AE

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He said he tried 2 new ones alone and it gave him BSOD
 
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SirWhite

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Yeah I've got 2/4 channels colour coded blue and black. I've put them in the right slots.

 
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SirWhite

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Sorry for not mentioning but my speed is currently set to 1333. I have also tried it using only the two new sticks.
 
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when you put the RAM in the machine:
- update the BIOS (BIOS updates often have new default timings and voltages for memory modules)
- power off the machine
- pull out old ram (if not being used)
- put the new RAM in the machine
- power on the machine, go to BIOS, clear the BIOS to defaults and reconfigure(people tend to skip this step, and hope for a perfect match for the old RAM primary and secondary timings and voltages.)
- attempt to boot windows. Or memory test program Memtest86 to confirm memory is ok.





 
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SirWhite

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I think that's where my problem may be. My BIOS doesn't actually have any settings in it that enable you to change timings and voltages.

 
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that is ok, the bios will have defaults that it sets based on what hardware it detects.
two modules may get different default settings even if they are not exposed the the user.
you just have to enter the bios, make any change and change it back and the BIOS will rescan the hardware and apply default settings. Some vendors just make a qualified vendor list and tell you they won't help you unless you pick memory from that list. (makes there life easier)



 
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