RAM Problems?

[Subbleton]

Recently went for a ram upgrade from 2x2gb sticks to 4x2gb.

 

Went with same sticks I already had (corsair vengence), slotted them in no problems and checked bios- all sticks found and timings correct.

All seemed fine for a few hours then bsod started. Count is at 3 so far and a few crashes from ram intensive apps like Skyrim, graphics editing ect.

 

Could i have a bad ram stick as same make/model as existing and had no dramas with them?

 

Tried running memtest and clocked up 6 errors in 20mins. All failiers to read between ram.

Also not sure if its relevent but my clocking software cant detect a manufacture date for the 2 new sticks.

 

If someone tells me how can post info on bsod (all successfully dumped physical memory if thats the term)

 

Any advice on how to proceed welcome.

 

System:

Gigabyte p67-ud3p

i5 4x3.3ghz

4x2gb ddr3 1600 ram

sapphire toxic 6870

[KenB]

Hi

 

It looks like one of the new modules may be faulty.

 

Go back to the original 2 and run the system to make sure that they, at least, are OK.

If they are, add one of the new modules ( not both )

Run the system again.

 

If it runs OK - take this module out and put in the other module.

 

If you get a Blue Screen with any of the single additions you have found the problem module.

[Subbleton]

Aye suspected as much but wanted a 2nd (and more knowledgeable) opinion.

 

Tried the origional 2 sticks for 3 passes of memtest and no problems.

Yet to test new two individually as suspect amazon will want both returned together as they are part of one package.

 

Yet again a fast and helpful response from fpch forums, thanks.

[KenB]

suspect amazon will want both returned together

I would be inclined to give them a ring.

Usually they can direct you to a printable label ( postage paid ) for the return.

 

I would return both and get a direct replacement.