- Sep 2, 2000
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I recently purchased a stick of CMX512-3200C2PT for my MSI KT3 Ultra ARU. After installation and config (timings 2-2-2-6-1T 8QW Ultra), I ran memtest86 and got 12 errors in 2 passes. All errors were in test #5. :-(
Before RMA'ing, I decided to try the same stick in my wife's computer which is an identical setup to mine (KT3 Ultra ARU, Athlon XP 1800+ running at stock 1533 Mhz) with the same timings. Memtest86 ran all night (and is still running) with no errors.
Obviously, something is amiss.
What is the likelihood that the processor is at fault? The next step of my upgrade plan is to buy a new motherboard, but if there is any chance that the CPU is bad, I'd rather have a "known good system" and replace the CPU as well.
Any insight on whether failed memtest86 #5 tests could be the CPU's fault?
Before RMA'ing, I decided to try the same stick in my wife's computer which is an identical setup to mine (KT3 Ultra ARU, Athlon XP 1800+ running at stock 1533 Mhz) with the same timings. Memtest86 ran all night (and is still running) with no errors.
Obviously, something is amiss.
What is the likelihood that the processor is at fault? The next step of my upgrade plan is to buy a new motherboard, but if there is any chance that the CPU is bad, I'd rather have a "known good system" and replace the CPU as well.
Any insight on whether failed memtest86 #5 tests could be the CPU's fault?