Switched ram, PC won't post

mikinho2008 · Oct 13, 2018

Hey everyone. Today I was going to upgrade my PC to 16 GB of RAM. I had a 8gb 2133mhz from goodram running fine on my B250M-HDV from AsRock. So, I bought another 8gb 2133mhz but from Micron. What happens is that the PC keeps restarting infinitely before posting when I add the Micron stick. Then, I removed the Micron stick and the PC boots just fine. Any idea on how to fix this?

R_1 · Oct 13, 2018

the mixed RAM issue. this is why I suggest replacing the RAM instead of trying to upgrade it.
does the ram boot with just the micron stick? I'll wager they will work alone but not together.

mikinho2008 · Oct 14, 2018

R_1 :

Nah, the Micron stick doesn't allow the PC to boot

mikinho2008 · Oct 14, 2018

It doesn't post with the Micron stick alone

R_1 · Oct 14, 2018

the micron stick would be the issue it seems. if it will not work alone it will not work paired.
I would return the micron stick. are the timings on the stick the same as the stick you already have? the timings should be on the packaging. you can use CPUz once installed to check the timings and voltages of the installed RAM. you will want to get a stick with as close to what you already have as possible for increased chances of compatibility.

Peter Martin · Oct 14, 2018

It’s always best to pair the ram in matched pairs you don’t buy single sticks and expect them to work because more often than not they won’t

mikinho2008 · Oct 16, 2018

Alright, thank you all. The sticks is the same speed yeah. So, I'll just be returning it.

R_1 · Oct 16, 2018

I have had sticks of RAM from the same factory, made 1 after the next, serial numbers 1 apart and the twins would not work together.
if you want to add RAM I suggest replacing with larger units in a set.
maybe sell the single stick you have.

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