OK my question has been moved from Maleware Forums

OK I originally posted this thread http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=83782
in the Maleware forums. Chaslang helped me out allot and he and I seemed to work through the problem. What I found is that my PC freezing up MAY be a hardware issue.

A friend of mine gave me a 512MB memory chip for my PC. He said he got it from his old PC and that I could use it if it worked. I installed it in my pc and 2 other programs (same day). The next day I started to have freezing problems.

Chaslang and I started to figure out I only have minor faults in my PC, nothing that could cause it to freeze. Now, can some one help me ID this mysterious Memory chip? I would like to see if this older piece of hardware could be causing my PC to freeze since it is not new enough for my new Vaio. I am new to hardware and software issues, so newb guidance is appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help.

TheBlackClap


*I removed the memory stick, so I can refer to any product labeling or codes.

 

No one going to hook me uP?

 

Were you running it by itself, or in conjunction with your original memory stick?

If you were running it along with your original stick, there might be an incompatibility between them...sometimes RAM likes to be in matching pairs (same make & model).

If you were running it alone, then there very well could be a fault with it...or your motherboard just may not like it. Most motherboard manufacturers have lists of "approved" RAM & other components...if you use something else your mileage may vary.

Is your computer running fine with your original RAM back in, and the suspect stick now out?

If there are no identifiable manufacturer's name/markings on the RAM itself, you'll need to re-install it & use a program such as Everest to identify it.

 

Get everest to identify it and use memtest to see if it is working properly, you can get both of those here at majorgeeks.

 

Okay, after work tonight I will take the steps you guys listed below and answer all questions. Thankyou guys!!!

TBC

 

I originally had 512mb or ram in. Since then I have purchased brand new 512mb. All has ran fine up to the point of installing this ram. It is running better. Things still lock up for a short time. Physically engraved/printed onto each chip of the ram is this:

VT 5B 0243
VT3225804T-75
VT32MB

There are some stickers on the ram that say this:
DDR 512MB
PC2100


That is pretty much all that is on the ram chip

 

So does the info I gave give no info to you?

 

I have 1.50gb right now without the old ram in.

I will reinstall the ram and run the everest program and post. Thanks!

 

Ok I have the memory added and everest installed, what report do you need to see?

the memory test app, is that in evererst? if yes, where?

 

also the heat sensor said the temp in my pcs is 52c/127f. Is this a bad temp?

 

Depends on the processor. Under a full load, it's not too bad. But at idle that's pretty hot. To make sure you're getting a reliable reading check the temp given in the BIOS as Everest sometimes gives inflated temps (as I've learned over the last few days)

 

I got the temp from the everst program. I have been running all sorts of malware programs and such.

 

how do I check in the BIOS Pickle. I am not sure, I have never done that. Thanks dude

 

Restart your computer and hit the hotkey to get into setup (usually f1 or del).

Dig around in setup until you find it usually under "pc health status" or something like that.

 

thanks dude

 

Ok Halo, I reinstalled the Old ram and ran the memory test in everest. It is in the dimm2 slot of th report. Please let me know what you find and or think.

I tried that memtest program you linked but couldn't figure out how to run it.


Addiontally, when I reinstalled the memory this message poped up.

Serial Presence Detect (SPD)
device data missing or inconclusive. Properly programmed SPD device date is required
for reliable operation. DDR 333mhz memory assumed at lowest settings.

Press any key to continue.

 

I see what you are saying Halo. How would I run seperate test on each memory slot? Can I use everest doing that?

I really didnt even think about the different speeds I had. So really the 3200 is running as fast as the 2100 can run? In that case I am really hosing myself on speed, correcd?

 

I agree with the speed varients; as no freezing accured prior to the 2100 install. The 2100 is a few years old and was given to me from a friend and was of no cost to me. With your clarification I can conclude that it is the 2100 that has caused this.

Thanks Halo! You can delete this thread now as I feel like it is answered. I have another question to post as well. haha