Should I increase my RAM voltage?

[Deathshroud]

Ok, I've been having real trouble getting this set up to run stable, and with everything that has happened I think it might either be the RAM or the HDD. I ran MemTest86+ for 4 1/2 hours, and it passed 12 tests with no problem. I just ran the Western Digital Diagnostic check for bad sectors on my HDD, so that seems ok. What I want to know is, should I try increasing the voltage on my RAM? Here a link to my thread in General Hardware with more detail about my problem...

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=963896

If I do increase the voltage, how far should I go with it?

 

[(cf)Eclipse]

try 2.7v. if it doesn't help, drop it back down and start pointing fingers at something else

 

[bobyjo]

Ok, I've been having real trouble getting this set up to run stable, and with everything that has happened I think it might either be the RAM or the HDD. I ran MemTest86+ for 4 1/2 hours, and it passed 12 tests with no problem. I just ran the Western Digital Diagnostic check for bad sectors on my HDD, so that seems ok. What I want to know is, should I try increasing the voltage on my RAM? Here a link to my thread in General Hardware with more detail about my problem...

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=963896

If I do increase the voltage, how far should I go with it?

I will ask, did you go to the mfg website and run thier configeration program to see if the memory you purchased is certified to work in the board you are using?
Most memory will handle 2.8volts without causing severe problems.
Some people are forcing 3.2-3.4 volts to thier memory.
With that much juice the sticks require a lot of cooling.
Not all PC3200 will work in all boards that use PC3200 memory.
Non compatable memory will cause so many problems that you would be almost pulling your hair out.
Programs will not install, the system will lock up or reboot,
May get corrupted files in the OS.
Just a few things that could be caused by memory.