RAM upgrade DDR3 1600 4Gb to 8Gb of Corsair Vengeance Not working

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While trying to upgrade my RAM from 4Gb to 8Gb I've encountered a problem in that it will not boot up at all with the new RAM. I've tested the new RAM on another system and it boots up normally so it has something to do with my system. I have tested each new stick individually in the system with the same results. Normal beeps and bloops upon startup (so no BIOS error messages) and it freezes on EVGA Bootup Screen with code 3A (Initialize real time clock) on the MoBo.

I am running Windows 10 64bit. I've attempted loading the BIOS XMP profiles to obtain the 1600Mhz frequency and it still did nothing. Other than the amount of memory the only differences I see between the old and the new RAM is the version number (5.11 for the old and 5.21 for the new). I have attached an image of the two sets if that helps at all and have listed some system information below.

System Info:
CPU: Intel Core i3 550 Clarkdale

Motherboard:
Model Brand EVGA P55LE
Memory Number of Memory Slots 4×240pin
Memory Standard DDR3 2000MHz+
Maximum Memory Supported 16GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel

Current RAM:
Model Brand CORSAIR
Series Vengeance
Model CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9

Details
Capacity 4GB
Type 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
Speed DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Cas Latency 9
Timing 9-9-9-24
Voltage 1.5V
ECC No
Buffered/Registered Unbuffered
Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) Supported

New Ram
Model Brand CORSAIR
Series Vengeance
Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B

Details
Capacity 8GB (2 x 4GB)
Type 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
Speed DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Cas Latency 9
Timing 9-9-9-24
Voltage 1.5V
ECC No
Multi-channel Kit Dual Channel Kit
Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) Supported

Image
http://imgur.com/a/TcdP6
 
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The picture don't show it, but the old low-density modules are dual-sided while the new high-density modules are single-sided. You need to find modules manufactured several years ago, e.g., 2011-2012 or before (like your old modules). This kit will work, but it's 1333 MHz: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424&cm_re=g.skill_ddr3_1333-_-20-231-424-_-Product When I ran into the same issue, I bought a low-density G.Skill kit manufactured in 2011 and it worked fine (a new kit that had the same part number didn't because it was high-density). In other words, if a 4GB module has 8 ICs on each side, then it should work fine.
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The picture don't show it, but the old low-density modules are dual-sided while the new high-density modules are single-sided. You need to find modules manufactured several years ago, e.g., 2011-2012 or before (like your old modules). This kit will work, but it's 1333 MHz: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424&cm_re=g.skill_ddr3_1333-_-20-231-424-_-Product When I ran into the same issue, I bought a low-density G.Skill kit manufactured in 2011 and it worked fine (a new kit that had the same part number didn't because it was high-density). In other words, if a 4GB module has 8 ICs on each side, then it should work fine.
 
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Guess it's just time to upgrade and retire this ole lady then.
 
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Not necessarily; I had little difficulties finding a used G.Skill F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL kit manufactured in 2011 (and a few other kits also manufactured in 2011 or before). Modules that have 16 ICs (8 on each side) will work; most newer modules have 8 high-density ICs because it's less expensive.
 
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