Problems with more than x2 ram chips

Nikander the human · Feb 22, 2015

Hi
My computer deny to start with more than x2 ram inside. I've tested all 4 of the ram chips and they all seem to work. But if i use x3 ram chips the computer starts with but the screen is black. And if i put in x4 ram chips the computer sounds like its booting, it tries to start but suddenly shuts off and tries to boot again and repeats untill i cut the power. (this i assume is BSOD)

And it just works if i use the two slots closest to the CPU

Mother board: Z97 gaming 3
Ram: x4 4gb Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Sport 1600MHz

alexoiu · Feb 22, 2015

Hi,
Have you tested each RAM slot on the motherboard with single RAM stick? Do they all work?

i7Baby · Feb 22, 2015

Z97 is dual channel. So only use a 2 x 4gb ram kit. Put the ram sticks in the dimm slots per the motherboard manual.

alexoiu · Feb 22, 2015

i7Baby :

Sorry for asking, I usually answer only to the op, but your post does intrigue me. Are you saying that one can't use 4 RAM sticks with Z97 boards, but only 2?

i7Baby · Feb 22, 2015

No - I'm not saying that. You can use 1, 2 or 4. Most use 2 x 4gb these days. The motherboard recommended ram list will reflect this.

Nikander the human · Feb 22, 2015

alexoiu :

Yes, I've tested all slots with a single RAM stick, just the two closest to the CPU start without shutting down instant...

alexoiu · Feb 22, 2015

Then it looks like a CPU socket bent pins issue, or a short. Try testing the board outside the case, for ruling out a short. If still the same, remove the CPU and check the socket for bent pins.

Nikander the human · Feb 22, 2015

alexoiu :

Not sure how i test the board outside the case, but I've checked the socket for bent pins, couldnt see any..

alexoiu · Feb 22, 2015

Remove the board from the case and put it on its cardboard. Can you post a picture of the socket?

Nikander the human · Feb 22, 2015

alexoiu :

Nevermind. Too bad light in my room, i saw two bent pins in the socket...

alexoiu · Feb 22, 2015

Try straightening them.

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