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My PC has been fine for almost a month but all of a sudden I'm in an endless boot loop if I put my memory sticks in a dual channel configuration. Is it my RAM, CPU, Mobo, ect?
 
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Well, damn! Only thing i can think of is you should try to disable XMP, but i guess that should be off by default if you resetted the CMOS.
Sounds like a busted memory controller. Did you overvolt much on those failed overclocks?
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You probably have memory sticks that can't do dual channel. Don't sweat it, though. It's not that important. Capacity matters more.
 
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Well, I bought a dual channel kit. Could it just be they're just faulty sticks?
 
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I would RMA it if it works in different channels but not dual channel. Very strange. What brand are they?
 
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G.Skill F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL 8GB (2 x...
 
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Yes. Let me tell you what happened. I had overclocked the CPU and it failed to post a couple times but I fine tuned the OC and it worked fine. Only after that the problem with the RAM started.
 
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You'd think it's obvious that one should mention overclocking as part of teh equation :))
It's possible that the overclock isn't sitting right with the memory controller. Take it down a notch.

Anyway, memory troubleshooting should always be done at stock speeds ;)
 
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Alright. I'm not home right now but I'll try it out in a couple hours :)

 
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I tried all slots for the RAM in every combination. Any dual-channel config ran into problems. I have the Pentium K and a Hyper 212 Evo
 
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Might be the EVO, many try and tighten coolers down as much as they can, not a good idea. Try loosening the cooler and then snug down to screw tight and try. If too tight in a corner or side it can throw the CPU out of level and not get full contact with all pins, effectively, you can 'lose' a channel
 
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I'll try that. I'm just curious, would it be bad if I tightened the cooler while the case was upright? My desk is small and it's a hastle to flip the computer.
 
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So, I turned down the overclock so I don't have to change the voltage. It's still occuring. Would having no overclock at all change anything?
 
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So, I turned down the overclock so I don't have to change the voltage. It's still occuring. Would having no overclock at all change anything?
 
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I did that. Didn't solve the issue. I should add that this problem only started happening after I applied a couple failed overclocks.
 
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Well, damn! Only thing i can think of is you should try to disable XMP, but i guess that should be off by default if you resetted the CMOS.
Sounds like a busted memory controller. Did you overvolt much on those failed overclocks?
 
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