New build won't post

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

I know the memory support pages for many motherboards I have bought over the years never show the memory that I end up buying and I have never had a problem before. Can't believe that this board would be that picky.

At least 3 other people, could not get their ram to work on that motherboard, according to the reviews.

 

[Virgorising]

I cleaned them up yes. I was wondering as well since the heatsink has nobs that turn to "lock" them in place once pressing in, maybe the pins are a little loose. But when they are pressed in the heatsink is tight to the chip.

I wish I had a visual on this. You are talking about the CPU's teeth, when you say "pins" yes? Securing the chip in the socket does not depend on securing the heatsink. At least I have never seen or heart of any such thing.

Did you tell us about the cooler?

 

[random betrayal]

This also initially felt like a RAM issue to me, and it still may well be....but, I don't see what is so atypical about this:

http://www.memory4less.com/m4l_item...1-CF8&rid=88&gclid=CLLN-r61p7wCFelZ7AodiGEAkQ

I would think his sticks should be backward compatible, no?

Wow, was trying to save money and use some old parts, for that price I could out fit a new i5....

 

[random betrayal]

I wish I had a visual on this. You are talking about the CPU's teeth, when you say "pins" yes? Securing the chip in the socket does not depend on securing the heatsink. At least I have never seen or heart of any such thing.

Did you tell us about the cooler?

What would you like to know about the cooler?

 

[Virgorising]

At least 3 other people, could not get their ram to work on that motherboard, according to the reviews.

Wow! I think this may be it!!!

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

This also initially felt like a RAM issue to me, and it still may well be....but, I don't see what is so atypical about this:

http://www.memory4less.com/m4l_item...1-CF8&rid=88&gclid=CLLN-r61p7wCFelZ7AodiGEAkQ

I would think his sticks should be backward compatible, no?

This guy has made a video of the beeps and memory compatibility problems

 

[Virgorising]

What would you like to know about the cooler?

I think, now nothing....cause I now think incompatible ram as per above or below may well be yr problem as posted by one of our fellow members....and he followed up!

Again, to me, it immediately felt like a RAM issue.

The the cooler, I wanted to get a visual, esp the knobs.

 

[random betrayal]

I wish I had a visual on this. You are talking about the CPU's teeth, when you say "pins" yes? Securing the chip in the socket does not depend on securing the heatsink. At least I have never seen or heart of any such thing.

Did you tell us about the cooler?

I think we are talking about different things, the cpu is in the socket, triangle matched and latched down.

the pins I was referring too are the heatsink, pins that push through the board and snap into place. They snap into place fine, but wrenching on things make a couple pop out that I had to push back in.

 

[Virgorising]

Wow, was trying to save money and use some old parts, for that price I could out fit a new i5....

But that's the chance you take doing an amalgam build of old and new, yes?

 

[Virgorising]

I think we are talking about different things, the cpu is in the socket, triangle matched and latched down.

the pins I was referring too are the heatsink, pins that push through the board and snap into place. They snap into place fine, but wrenching on things make a couple pop out that I had to push back in.

Thanks for clarifying. Important data. You said pins, I immediately went to CPU pins/teeth....not heatsink.

and, I get you R frustrated & in a hurry, and upset if yr ram in inconpatible given that would require more capital outlay....but pls remember none of it is OUR BADD: WE are all trying to troubleshoot AND HELP.

 

[random betrayal]

I see many people on the amazon page stating they have 8 gig of 1600 ram downgradded to 1333.

That you tube video is exactly what I have going on with the beeps. so it is the RAM.

Any thoughts on different combos taht I can get 8 gigs in the system. Or is it taking a roll of the dice any way I go??

 

[Virgorising]

I see many people on the amazon page stating they have 8 gig of 1600 ram downgradded to 1333.

That you tube video is exactly what I have going on with the beeps. so it is the RAM.

Any thoughts on different combos taht I can get 8 gigs in the system. Or is it taking a roll of the dice any way I go??

Even if you are running 64 bit OS, why do you need 8 GBs? I mean, that is not the fastest chip on the planet, yes?

 

[Virgorising]

This guy has made a video of the beeps and memory compatibility problems

BRILLIANT.:thumbsup:

I, Virgorising, thank you (also, on behalf of the OP:sneaky for nailing the SPECIFICS of the RAM issue and taking the time to follow up with LINKS.

 

[random betrayal]

I will run a 64 bit OS, and my wife does photo and maxes out the 8 gig of RAM on our other computer quite often.

I am reading that corsair ram seems to work on the board from the comments and questions on the amazon page. I may try to RMA these stick back the egg.

I have to believe that I can find some modern affordable 4 gig sticks that will work in this machine.

 

[random betrayal]

BRILLIANT.:thumbsup:

I, Virgorising, thank you for nailing the SPECIFICS OF THE Ram ISSUE.....on behalf of the OP.

Agreed

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

I will run a 64 bit OS, and my wife does photo and maxes out the 8 gig of RAM on our other computer quite often.

I am reading that crucial ram seems to work on the board from the comments and questions on the amazon page. I may try to RMA these stick back the egg.

I have to believe that I can find some modern affordable 4 gig sticks that will work in this machine.

While I was searching for information on your issues, I think I also noticed crucial saying it would work. (i.e. 8Gb! with Crucial)

Best to double check, on the crucial website (Crucial compatibility website), if it says it WILL work, then I would believe them.

 

[Virgorising]

I will run a 64 bit OS, and my wife does photo and maxes out the 8 gig of RAM on our other computer quite often.

I am reading that corsair ram seems to work on the board from the comments and questions on the amazon page. I may try to RMA these stick back the egg.

I have to believe that I can find some modern affordable 4 gig sticks that will work in this machine.

What CPU in this "other" computer? Chip capacities do limit, U know. Not good to try to get blood out of a stone....metaphorically, I mean.

 

[Virgorising]

While I was searching for information on your issues, I think I also noticed crucial saying it would work. (i.e. 8Gb! with Crucial)

Best to double check, on the crucial website, if it says it WILL work, then I would believe them.

I ditto. Crucial site rocks.

 

[random betrayal]

While I was searching for information on your issues, I think I also noticed crucial saying it would work.

Best to double check, on the crucial website, if it says it WILL work, then I would believe them.

I have some 1600 speed ram in the other computer I might pop out one to see if it makes a difference.

 

[random betrayal]

What CPU in this "other" computer? Chip capacities do limit, U know.

I believe it is an original i5

 

[random betrayal]

While I was searching for information on your issues, I think I also noticed crucial saying it would work. (i.e. 8Gb! with Crucial)

Best to double check, on the crucial website (Crucial compatibility website), if it says it WILL work, then I would believe them.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148485

Something like this??

I am cruising crucial site and am not finding how to check on compatibility.

Check that I think I have found it and they say this 8 gig kit will work...

http://www.crucial.com/store/checkout/cartdetail.aspx

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

I have some 1600 speed ram in the other computer I might pop out one to see if it makes a difference.

Well worth a try.

I checked on the Crucial Website and it does do 8Gb. (2 x 4Gb sticks).

Here

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[Virgorising]

I believe it is an original i5

By "original" U mean first generation? Nevah mind...not that important right now.

 

[Virgorising]

Well worth a try.

I checked on the Crucial Website and it does do *gb.

Here

Another Bravo! Backward compatible was logical, but U never know. As u say, some boards fussy, and this one does appear to be.

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148485

Something like this??

I am cruising crucial site and am not finding how to check on compatibility.

That "might" work, but ideally it would be best to get the one recommended on Crucials website, linked to in my previous post.