Is my RAM bad?

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I have had a recent bout of PC issues, I originally thought it was the MoBo, so I purchased a new one and this one is having similar issues. So now I think it may be the RAM. My reason for thinking this is that after I installed the new MoBo with everything attached and I turn it on, it shuts off within 5 seconds. However if I remove the RAM it will stay on. Is this an accurate assumption? If it is would anyone recommend a new brand other than Cor****?
 

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Original was Asus Maximus Hero VI, the new one is Asus z97 pro gamer. Same cpu, i5-4670k. Ram is corsair vengeance 2x4gb 1600 mhz.
 

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I agree, that would be ideal, however I cannot. Just purchased a cheap stick to test out and got the same results. Now that leaves either my cpu or power supply. How can I determine what is causing it?