How to check RAM sticks issue?

[Stormstout]

Hi!

 

How can I check if there is a hardware issue with my RAM sticks? I have been seeing blue screen of death lately and there is something about memory. I ran a Windows test (memory check) and at first it said that there was a hardware issue detected but the second run showed everything is order. I also ran another built-in tool RFC scan and it just said something about corrupted files and that it fixed it. Do you, perhaps, know of any other tools I could download and run to pin point the issue or learn, for sure, that there is a hardware malfunction? Money is tight but I need my computer for work so I will buy new sticks if needed. But I must be sure it is necessary.

 

 

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[Mark182]

Try this or the built in diagnostics if you're BIOS supports it.

[Davit2005]

Windows 10 rarely BSOD, if it does it can pinpoint a RAM or hardware issue. Suggest you could remove one RAM stick if you have multiple and monitor for a week or however long you feel necessary to isolate the problem.

 

I would even try the RAM in another slot if possible just to make sure not a slot issue.

[chazzy2501]

To be thorough you'd run a memory test with only 1 memory stick at a time and wait for issues. I'd be tempted to reseat the memory first to see if it gets better. A storage issue could also cause bluescreens.

[Jaan]

Maybe this?

 

https://www.memtest86.com/

[3s-gtech]

As can a failing PSU, failing caps on a motherboard afflicted with them, or a CPU running too hot (though usually that'll just lock up). Memtest is your best bet, but also bear in mind that re-seating memory modules can very often fix issues.

[mbedford]

Trial and error, try one stick in isolation, then the other, try the memory in a known working other PC.

 

There are plenty of memory testing applications, but lets be honest, do you really care what the actual problem is, or do you just want to know if the problem is with the RAM or elsewhere?