Memtest error results

[Bhnm]

Hi !
so it all started with my computer having a hard time booting... it used to make a strange beep sound (just a single long beep, as far as i remmeber, it also didnt repeat) before it boots, but it would get fixed by restarting before i could understand what the beep actually means
so after the boot problem was fixed, i had problems with my windows, random lockups and restarts for no reason, especially when i was watching a movie or surfing the web... i thought this is a virus problem, so i scanned my computer, and eventually decided ti format my hard disks... it didn't help, i still got the lockups and the random restarts
so i finally decided to run a Memtest..
i have 2 Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G, and here is a screen shot of my memtest...
although today i learned that i should test the RAMs one by one, but here is a picture of memtest with both of them there:
http://up.liz.ir/files/2012-08-26%2019_47_16.jpg

sorry for bad english

 

[festerovic]

well, one or more sticks is bad. You should test the sticks 1 by 1 like you said to figure out which one is bad. Since they are only 1 gb sticks, you could do yourself a favor and take advantage of cheap ram prices.

One thing to check : use the program CPU-z ID to determine what speed the RAM is running when you are in windows. The program is free, just google it. Report the RAM speed back when you know.

 

[Bhnm]

hi
thanks for your reply
i am resting the memories one by one and will post the results as soon as they are done
no sure about the CPU-z thing, 'cause i am not sure if i can actually log in to windows, it usually restarts before logging in !!!

 

[Bhnm]

Hi
okay my 1st ram seemed okay, here is the screen shot of it:
http://up.liz.ir/files/2012-08-29%2014_49_50.jpg

as for my second ram it had so many errors....unfortunately the system locked up during the process and couldn't reach 100%-100%... here is the screen shot:
http://up.liz.ir/files/2012-08-29%2015_58_19.jpg
so i have to change the RAM, right??

Thanks in advance...

 

[festerovic]

Yes, you found the bad stick, and it needs to be replaced. Remember to buy 2 sticks of new RAM, not just one. You may have problems with stability if you use two different kinds of RAM in a dual or triple channel memory configuration.

 

[Bhnm]

oh well, in that case ill just go ahead and buy a 2 gb stick!!
can you suggest a good RAM??
anyway, thanks for your help, friend !!!

 

[festerovic]

I think these are a good value -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226215

I have the same RAM in my system and it tested well.

Remember --Important-- If you buy new RAM, and put in the computer with the old RAM, you are going to have problems.

 

[Bhnm]

Thanks a lot man... you rock...
are you a super hero or somethin??

 

[festerovic]

yes, Incredible Vampire Zombie Man. Half dead, and half living, surviving off the blood of others.