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Anonymous   11-15-2001 at 09:37:51 AM

I just found this marvelous memory diagnostic tool:
<A HREF="http://www.memtest86.com" target="_new"> memtest86 </A>

Ideal to troubleshoot your system. This one *really* stresses your memory. I found that when running my DDR Ram with "ultra" settings and CAS 2 on my SiS735, it does generate some errors, even though my system appears completely stable running prime, toast, or seti. I also have had maybe one crash over many weeks (and thah was with Wolfenstein test tech demo).

Even so, just to be sure, I lowered the settings to "fast", and now memtest doesnt find anything.

I highly recommend everyone to run this test, and see if your really stable. You'r also welcome to post your findings.

= The views stated herein are my personal views, and not necessarily the views of my wife. =

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jlbigguy   11-15-2001 at 01:53:40 PM
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I have been using memtest86 to find the proper memory speed settings for my machine as well. I have an ABIT KT7-RAID, and with the original BIOS, I could only use the 8/10ns memory setting. Since upgrading the BIOS, I can now use the highest setting (turbo) without any instability. Or so I thought!

While the machine has yet to freeze or lockup under Windows Me, memtest86 produced a rash of memory errors! I kept backing down on the memory settings until the memtest86 errors disappeared completely. Apparently, I was pushing my memory to the limit. While I did not have any stability issues, I am now running at a more conservative memory timing. Why wait for the crash to occur?

Memtest86 seems to be a very good memory diagnostic.

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Anonymous   11-15-2001 at 02:02:53 PM
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I think there are quite a few users here in EXACTLY the same situation.. but they just dont know it.. like me and you.

Anyway, a gamer might want to take the chance, but its a good think to know the risk you'r taking.

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AMD_Man   11-15-2001 at 02:06:11 PM
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I'm running my Micron PC133 RAM at the most aggressive timings and I don't have any problems running memtest86!

AMD technology + Intel technology = Intel/AMD Pentathlon IV; the <b>ULTIMATE</b> PC processor

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svol   11-15-2001 at 02:23:05 PM
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Nice program!
I tested my sys too and it appears to be completely stable.
I'm using 2x256MB Corsair PC2400 DDR @ 266 MHz on an Abit KG7-RAID with Turbo settings, and Memtest didn't give any errors.
I will test it again after my watercooling system is ready and I have OC'ed it to a 300 MHz FSB.

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