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Thread ID: 145973 2018-03-20 22:53:00 Is there an easy way to test a PC's Ram? Digby (677) Press F1
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1447535 2018-03-20 22:53:00 Hi guys I have a Windows 10 machine and its giving me a few problems lately.

I remember a few years back one of my machines ram sticks had crapped out and after I replaced it it was good again.

I have forgotten how I tested the RAM, a quick Google shows many hard ways, surely there is a quick and easy test?
Digby (677)
1447536 2018-03-20 22:55:00 www.windowscentral.com DeSade (984)
1447537 2018-03-21 00:02:00 download memtest86+
burn to CD
boot from cd
leave running overnight :)


The RAM has to be REALLY bad for mem tests to pickup issues .
The best test is to replace with new RAM , not so practical for home users
Or, if you have 2 sticks, remove 1 & see how it runs, then do same with the other


Or , try removing & reseating the RAM a few times. That actually works sometimes
1101 (13337)
1447538 2018-03-21 00:10:00 hit start and type memory test, windows 10 can schedule it to run on reboot
www.thewindowsclub.com
dugimodo (138)
1447539 2018-03-21 00:29:00 The only times I've had RAM problems, removing the sticks, cleaning the contacts on stick and mobo, reinsertion (with care to ensure the mobo isn't bowed out from the middle of the interface), and all has been good afterwards.

The bowing mobo issue is real. It can be necessary to support the rear of the mobo while pushing the sticks home.
Paul.Cov (425)
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