CLSegraves
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Not a NAS issue!
My desktop just started having an issue where it would just suddenly shut down. I noticed that the shut down was occurring when lots of programs were open (using a lot of memory) so on a hunch I ran Memtest86+ and found a memory error.
I tested each memory dim (4 dims of Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5) individually and every time I got my "error" at the exact same address location. That seemed odd that 4 sticks of ram would fail at the exact same address, so I pulled all the memory and tried it in my wife's desktop. None failed.
Next I tried all of the ram from my wife's desktop (uses identical Corsair ram) in my desktop. Again, failure at the same memory address.
Finally I pulled my wife's CPU and stuck it in my desktop to rule out any CPU error. Still failed. Same address.
This seems to point to a motherboard issue, but I'd appreciate a second opinion before I go tossing parts. My motherboard is an Asus P5k Premium (uses an Intel P35 chip). It's ~5 years old so it certainly could be on its way out.
Thanks,
Chris
My desktop just started having an issue where it would just suddenly shut down. I noticed that the shut down was occurring when lots of programs were open (using a lot of memory) so on a hunch I ran Memtest86+ and found a memory error.
I tested each memory dim (4 dims of Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5) individually and every time I got my "error" at the exact same address location. That seemed odd that 4 sticks of ram would fail at the exact same address, so I pulled all the memory and tried it in my wife's desktop. None failed.
Next I tried all of the ram from my wife's desktop (uses identical Corsair ram) in my desktop. Again, failure at the same memory address.
Finally I pulled my wife's CPU and stuck it in my desktop to rule out any CPU error. Still failed. Same address.
This seems to point to a motherboard issue, but I'd appreciate a second opinion before I go tossing parts. My motherboard is an Asus P5k Premium (uses an Intel P35 chip). It's ~5 years old so it certainly could be on its way out.
Thanks,
Chris