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RAM frenzy - Kalovale - 2010-08-25

So my computer slowed down, nothing big. I started lagging on Maple, nothing big either. I crashed with a Kernel Stack Inpage Error, BSoD, uh oh.

So I did a bit of everything, cleaning up temp files, defragmenting, cleaning windows registry. Nothing really worked.

Symptoms:
  • Slow startup (Performance tab in Windows Task Manager shows that the CPU usage randomly jitters to 60% areas, often times 100%).
  • The same happens to heavy CPU use tasks (which ran fine before all this happened).
  • BSoD, thought it hasn't happened more than twice.
  • Freezing when opening Processes tab in Windows Task Manager during startup.
  • Only happens on Windows XP Professional. My Windows 7 boots/runs like a feather.

One of the things I did involved checking on hardwares, so I ran a quick CPUZ check, this is what baffles me:

1./
 Spoiler
2./
 Spoiler

Both the RAM sticks are
 this model, CM2X1024-6400C4
.
I have no idea why it doesn't display Manufacturer, sometimes does display Manufacturer, some other times just pineapples everything up randomly (see: 13340 MBytes Module Size on a 1Gb RAM stick).

Halp? :[

EDIT: Moar info:
 CPU

 Mainboard

 Memory


RAM frenzy - Kalovale - 2010-08-25

Nevermind, it seems more like a fault on CPU-Z's part. Stunned
I updated to the latest version and everything is displaying just fine.

Still, any idea how I should fix the mentioned problem?

RAM frenzy - kirayamato26 - 2010-08-25

That is a DIY computer right?
I'll be assuming that it is.

It may be time for a routine maintenance of the hardware, cleaning out things and reapplying TIM and whatnot. Monitor your CPU and chipset temperatures, it could be that your computer is overheating.

Do a stability test, OCCT on Linpack mode is a good stress test for stability, if it passes for 24hrs, then your CPU is stable, and that your RAM should be stable. I recommend doing a RAM test with Memtest86 afterward, though, for another 24hrs. It could also be a PSU problem, the PSU might not be supplying enough power to the rest of the system when under load. Should this be the problem, the aforementioned stability tests (especially OCCT on Linpack mode) will pick it up, assuming you don't have a dedicated GPU. If you have a dedicated GPU, try running the OCCT GPU test or Furmark AND OCCT on Linpack mode (this WILL lag like hell, your computer will probably barely respond to input, though if it stops outright, it probably crashed). Do NOT do anything else on the computer while stress tests are running, make sure no other applications are running.

If it's software related, it is probably a recently installed program and/or a virus, try uninstalling recently installed programs and doing a virus scan (please, not with Norton).

That's all I can think of at the moment.

RAM frenzy - OB3LISK - 2010-08-25

You guys are so smart.

*looks for tips myself*

RAM frenzy - Eos - 2010-08-25

Kalovale Wrote:Still, any idea how I should fix the mentioned problem?

You should test your memory anyhow, just to be safe.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2008.09.utilityspotlight.aspx

RAM frenzy - thinbear - 2010-08-25

also, you may check if the voltage is till within stable range. You may monitor it either in most BIOS or using motherboard voltage monitoring softwares. You may end up need a new power supply, or unplug the unnecessary devices.

check the system event log see if you can find anything interesting

if it is overheating, time to un-dust the interior of the PC (thanks kirayamato26 for correction)

oh... u mentioned there are no problem in win7, are you currently having both xp and win7 installed at the same time?


PS. You may install the DDR2 rams in Slot1 and Slot2 so the dual channel mechanism can be "activated"

Do u OC/ manually adjust the frequency of the RAM?

RAM frenzy - kirayamato26 - 2010-08-25

thinbear Wrote:also, you may check if the voltage is till within stable range. You may monitor it either in most BIOS or using motherboard voltage monitoring softwares. You may end up need a new power supply, or unplug the unnecessary devices.

check the system event log see if you can find anything interesting

if it is overheating, time to vacuum the interior of the PC

oh... u mentioned there are no problem in win7, are you currently having both xp and win7 installed at the same time?

Oh, please, don't vacuum the inside of your computer, you should use compressed air only. You might fry something if you use something that can cause a static discharge or something that uses electricity.

RAM frenzy - Kalovale - 2010-08-25

Yes, I have Windows XP professional and Windows 7 Ultimate (both 32 bit) installed on separate Disks. I can't try everything suggested here, but I will get on what I can asap.

When I checked the RAM stick, it was sorta overly hot (hotter than the other stick), so the next time I check it and get the same result, general overheating probably is the problem.

RAM frenzy - thinbear - 2010-08-26

one more thing: try update chipset driver