Windows won't start after changing RAM

rstreeter · May 22, 2016

Dear community,

I've bought 2x 4 GB RAM model: Kingston DDR3 4GB 1333 MHz PC3-10600.

When I install them what happens is BSOD or infinite loop.

I've tried:

- Clear the CMOS
- Use 1 RAM (4 GB) only on the 1st slot.
- Update BIOS

The old ones (2x Kingston 2 GB) works perfectly when I use them but the new ones seems to fail.

When I place one 4 GB RAM I can enter the BIOS and see that the RAM is being detected but when Windows starts booting, the following BSOD appears:

In other hand, if I place the two RAMs, the system loops between the BIOS and black screen.

Can you please help me?, I've read every old thread but nothing seems to fix my problem.

Thank you in advance!

PC Components:

- Intel i5 650 3.2 GHz
- Motherboard P7H55-M LX
- 2x Kingston 2 GB 1333 MHz PC3-10700
- Nvidia GTX 560 Ti 1 GB
- Windows 7 64 bit

- 2x Kingston 4 GB 1333 MHz PC3-10600 [NEW]

alexoiu · May 22, 2016

Hard to find low density RAMs supported by your system.
I'd return the Kingston and look for a kit from http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/ASUS/p7h55-m-lx

GhislainG · May 22, 2016

If you want 4 GB modules, then G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-8GBNT is compatible: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231422 As you can see from the second picture, they are low density, i.e., 16 ICs; 8 on each side. An alternate solution is to buy a used kit manufactured in 2011 or before.

rstreeter · May 26, 2016

GhislainG :

Thank you for the support, a question:

I can't find in my country the model G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-8GBNT. (I live in Chile).

Would this RAMs work?

G.Skill® DDR3 4GB 1333Mhz PC3-10600

Brand G.Skill
Type DDR3 DIMM
Capacity 4GB
Format 1
Frequency 1333 MHz (PC3-10666)
Latency CL9
Configuration Single Channel
Voltage 1.5V
Supports XMP No
Disipator No

GhislainG · May 26, 2016

I can't answer your question if you don't provide the part number. If it's dual sided (16 ICs), then it will work; otherwise it isn't compatible. Very few 4 GB modules manufactured after 2011 are low density. Can you find used kit like Kingston KVR1333D3N9K2/8G? As seen in the specs at http://www.kingston.com/dataSheets/KVR1333D3N9K2_8G.pdf that kit is dual sided, but it hasn't been manufactured for several years.

rstreeter · May 26, 2016

Here it goes

Part number: F3-1333C9S-4GNS

http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-1333c9s-4gns

GhislainG · May 26, 2016

http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-1333c9s-4gns Your motherboard is not on the QVL, but several Asus P55 and two H55 are on the list; therefore you could presume that it's compatible. Unfortunately G.Skill don't change the part number when they switch from low to high density ICs and based on the pictures (Nov 2012) found at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231642 they are single sided (high density) and most likely not compatible.

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