Recent content by martbean

Hi, Just to update this, I returned the bundle to the vendor and they tested it. They found the motherboard and RAM to be fine but the CPU to be faulty. They've replaced it and all is working fine. Thanks again for your help. Martin.

I need the computer for work so have had to put the old kit back in. Doesn't using the reset pins and removing the battery do the same thing though? It reset the settings for me as far as I could tell.

I did it by removing the battery and leaving it a couple of minutes.

Hi all. An update: Corsair have confirmed that my RAM is compatible with my mobo. Gigabyte couldn't help with the integrated graphics issue and suggested returning it for inspection. I updated to the latest BIOS (F7b) just in case. I removed and reseated the CPU. Checked for bent pins and...

I assume you mean with XMP/EXPO1 disabled? I set the ones you mentioned to 1.15v though MemTest still says "Configured voltage: 1100mV" / "Module Voltage: 1.1V" and instantly reported errors. I tried 1.25v too with the same result. F7a, which was the latest up until a few days ago. As an...

Thanks, I'll give it a go. It seemed unlikely to me too, to have two faulty modules. Well I had it with XMP disabled (4800mhz) so assumed 1.1V was right but if enable XMP/EXPO 1, Memtest still says it's 1.1V so perhaps you're on to something. I'm struggling to work out what to change though...

Memtest crashed about about half an hour on the second stick. I ran it again and after two passes there were hundreds of errors so I cancelled it. I note the average temp was around 70 but the max was 96 so I should probably get a better cooler but I don't think that's the issue. The DDR...

OK, so I reset the BIOS but couldn't get it to output using the integrated graphics so had to use a GPU card. I didn't attach any other expansion cards or drives though and ran Memtest86 which failed on the first stick (see below). There were around 300 errors. I'm just testing the second stick...

I'm using the GPU from my current setup (Radeon RX 6700 XT). I did try using the onboard graphics but got no output so I might need to change a BIOS setting. I'm going to try resetting it tomorrow as Mega6 suggests. The PSU's from my current rig too so shouldn't be a problem, but I'll try what...

Yep, I've checked. The slots to use first are printed on the mobo.

Hi, That was my first thought too, though it seems odd that both sticks are doing the same thing (though I guess they'd be manufactured together so maybe not that odd). I ran the Windows memory diagnostic but not MemTest86. I'll try that at the weekend. The BIOS seems to have two profile...

Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me. I recently purchased the following bundle to upgrade the PC in my sig: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX 2 x 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5 Having installed everything and booted Windows, after a few minutes it crashed with a BSOD and I've not been...

Update: the system's been stable with all four DIMMs at 2933Mhz (XMP1) and 1.42V but I can't get it stable at 3200Mhz, even at 1.45V. That said, when I set VDIMM to 1.45V the BIOS reports it being slightly lower. As requested I've taken screenshots of all the modules at 3200Mhz and Auto VDIMM...

I was going to start a new thread but have pretty much the same question so thought I'd post here. My mobo has one M.2 slot which is in use. I'm looking at adding a second M.2 drive for storage and was considering the same StarTech adapter as the OP. The PCIe slots I have are, according to the...

Thanks guys. I'll give Kingston SSD Manager a try but yeah, it does sound like it's knackered. Not great considering I barely use this laptop and have only had it 18 months but never mind.