RAM did not fix -Reinstalled Windows 10, still corrupted

[Lynx]

This is what it looks like

https://i.imgur.com/A3F0BUU.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/4NuzmLD.jpeg


UPDATE:

Got a new 8gb module. Put it un the slot, ran my system -> same errors

Ran memtest -> found 10k erros

What now?

7700k
RTX 3070 / GTX 1080 - Both tested
16GB RAM 3200mhz, CL14 dual channel

650W PSU Seasonic Prime Titanium

M2 Nvme p3 plus 4700MB, the only drive connected.

Screen and graphics are artifacting

Edge and most other applications start and crash or freeze almost immediately.

Pc is connected through wifi, which works on my phone btw.

However windows update downloads all fail.

I updated the bios to the newest version available.

I reimaged the stick im using with fresh win10 iso from microsoft site with the help of rufus.

Set bios to win10 support and uefi.

Stick is partitioned to GPT.

Windows got installed to different SSDs, I've done about 5 total formats and reinstalls already, always the same problem.

I tested two GPUs, 1080 and 3070.

One nvme and one sata ssd.

I switched my RAM sticks in their slots around and tried with only one stick. And tried both as a single stick a time.

Same result.

CPU temps seem normal in BIOS.

Is my board or RAM faulty?

I've tried everything, a random guy (Wynters) tried for 3 hours to help to no avail.

I am at the end, don't know what to do, I think this pc is done.

Please, I am sorry to bother but help me, please.

[emoticorpse]

Originally posted by Lynx:

Originally posted by emoticorpse:

Hmmm, that is interesting to notice. You try other dimm slots?

Yes, I tried all 4

Have you played with the ram in bios like lowering frequency or raising it at all to see if the test fails earlier or later? I'd try that. Play with the settings and see if you can affect what's going on.

I would end up just using both at the same time from now on instead of wasting time with one at a time.

[Lynx]

Originally posted by emoticorpse:

Originally posted by Lynx:

Yes, I tried all 4

Have you played with the ram in bios like lowering frequency or raising it at all to see if the test fails earlier or later? I'd try that. Play with the settings and see if you can affect what's going on.

I would end up just using both at the same time from now on instead of wasting time with one at a time.

Thank you, will try.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

If an OS install can complete the process then I highly doubt you even could have faulty RAM or it would have resulted in a problematic installation to begin with.

Most likely a problem with your USB install media itself, or the Drive you are installing to.

You don't need some special app for Memory Testing, Windows OS has that; Windows Memory Diagnostics. Once it reboots the PC and enters that test area, select Options and change them to a minimum of 3 passes and set the test type to Extended. The results will be saved to a log, which you can access after the system reboots back into WinOS, via Event Viewer > Windows Logs > Applications

When you go to mess with any OS install, whether that be to do a repair or a clean install, disconnect all secondary drives and only connect the target drive you want the OS on, or has the OS on already, and the USB Install Media.

Ensure the OS USB Media is the latest OS build; such as Win10 22H2 or Win11 23H2.

When the OS install has completed and you start making OS settings changes; set the Network to Private, not Public which is the default. As this will dictate which Firewall Rules to apply.

[Lynx]

Activated memory try it and the test now fails at 2:17 and the second time I ran it at 1:48

[emoticorpse]

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

If an OS install can complete the process then I highly doubt you even could have faulty RAM or it would have resulted in a problematic installation to begin with.

Most likely a problem with your USB install media itself, or the Drive you are installing to.

You don't need some special app for Memory Testing, Windows OS has that; Windows Memory Diagnostics. Once it reboots the PC and enters that test area, select Options and change them to a minimum of 3 passes and set the test type to Extended. The results will be saved to a log, which you can access after the system reboots back into WinOS, via Event Viewer > Windows Logs > Applications

He already tested his memory. His ram might be good, but it has been pretty much confirmed he is having memory errors. He ran memtest.

[emoticorpse]

Originally posted by Lynx:

Activated memory try it and the test now fails at 2:17 and the second time I ran it at 1:48

Ok, now if you disable memory try it again, does the memtest fail at the original point of like 3:02?

[Bad 💀 Motha]

OP said tested RAM as single stick in a single slot.

Have you tried tested each slot w/ 1x RAM by itself? Not just one slot.

And what is the RAM configure as in the BIOS? Is XMP enabled or no?

[Lynx]

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

If an OS install can complete the process then I highly doubt you even could have faulty RAM or it would have resulted in a problematic installation to begin with.

Most likely a problem with your USB install media itself, or the Drive you are installing to.

You don't need some special app for Memory Testing, Windows OS has that; Windows Memory Diagnostics. Once it reboots the PC and enters that test area, select Options and change them to a minimum of 3 passes and set the test type to Extended. The results will be saved to a log, which you can access after the system reboots back into WinOS, via Event Viewer > Windows Logs > Applications

When you go to mess with any OS install, whether that be to do a repair or a clean install, disconnect all secondary drives and only connect the target drive you want the OS on, or has the OS on already, and the USB Install Media.

Ensure the OS USB Media is the latest OS build; such as Win10 22H2 or Win11 23H2.

But why do I fail memtest?

Also windows wont let me start apps because all windows services fail to run. So I had to use memtest86.

I installed to different drives, m2 nvme snd a samsung sata, same exact problem persisted.

I used the newest 22h2 version from the microsoft site.


The problem occured 2 weeks after a reinstall (with the same stick) randomly while playing cyberpunk. And I had the exact problem before and after reinstall with the stick so I'd rule that out.

Do you have any ideas?

[Lynx]

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

OP said tested RAM as single stick in a single slot.

Have you tried tested each slot w/ 1x RAM by itself? Not just one slot.

And what is the RAM configure as in the BIOS? Is XMP enabled or no?

Yes, both sticks tested in all 4 slots. Xmp is off, especially since I did cmos reset.

[Lynx]

Originally posted by emoticorpse:

Originally posted by Lynx:

Activated memory try it and the test now fails at 2:17 and the second time I ran it at 1:48

Ok, now if you disable memory try it again, does the memtest fail at the original point of like 3:02?

Yes, back to 3:02

[Bad 💀 Motha]

After a CMOS reset you most likely need to change some settings if going to use Win10 or 11; because the defaults were made with Vista/7 in mind.

For example; you may want to change these...

M2 Slot = NVME
SATA Ports = AHCI
Large Memory Remapping = Enabled
ECC = (if has this option) = Disabled
TPM = Disabled
Secure Boot = Disabled
Fast Boot = Disabled

[Lynx]

Originally posted by Lynx:

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

If an OS install can complete the process then I highly doubt you even could have faulty RAM or it would have resulted in a problematic installation to begin with.

Most likely a problem with your USB install media itself, or the Drive you are installing to.

You don't need some special app for Memory Testing, Windows OS has that; Windows Memory Diagnostics. Once it reboots the PC and enters that test area, select Options and change them to a minimum of 3 passes and set the test type to Extended. The results will be saved to a log, which you can access after the system reboots back into WinOS, via Event Viewer > Windows Logs > Applications

When you go to mess with any OS install, whether that be to do a repair or a clean install, disconnect all secondary drives and only connect the target drive you want the OS on, or has the OS on already, and the USB Install Media.

Ensure the OS USB Media is the latest OS build; such as Win10 22H2 or Win11 23H2.

But why do I fail memtest?

Also windows wont let me start apps because all windows services fail to run. So I had to use memtest86.

I installed to different drives, m2 nvme snd a samsung sata, same exact problem persisted.

I used the newest 22h2 version from the microsoft site.


The problem occured 2 weeks after a reinstall (with the same stick) randomly while playing cyberpunk. And I had the exact problem before and after reinstall with the stick so I'd rule that out.

Do you have any ideas?

Also had only 1 drive connected.

My ram settings ? Which ones are important? Voltage and frequency?

[Crashed]

Originally posted by Lynx:

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

OP said tested RAM as single stick in a single slot.

Have you tried tested each slot w/ 1x RAM by itself? Not just one slot.

And what is the RAM configure as in the BIOS? Is XMP enabled or no?

Yes, both sticks tested in all 4 slots. Xmp is off, especially since I did cmos reset.

Did you install them in a manner described by your motherboard manual? Typically that is the second and fourth from your CPU for two sticks.

[Lynx]

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

After a CMOS reset you most likely need to change some settings if going to use Win10 or 11; because the defaults were made with Vista/7 in mind.

I changed to uefi and enabled win 10 whql support. Any others important? Thank you for trying to help.

[Lynx]

Originally posted by Crashed:

Originally posted by Lynx:

Yes, both sticks tested in all 4 slots. Xmp is off, especially since I did cmos reset.

Did you install them in a manner described by your motherboard manual? Typically that is the second and fourth from your CPU for two sticks.

Yes, of course. 2nd and 4th slot for the last 6 years. But I tested all slots by now dpuble and single stick setup