RAM hardware diagnostic tools?
 

I might have a problem with defective RAM on my brand new system. Are there any free & safe RAM hardware diagnostic tools that you'd recommend from personal experience? My Google search produced several tools, including a-b below. Any experience with these?
(a) Microsoft Online Crash Analysis- Windows Memory Diagnostic
(b) Memtest86

thanks for any feedback!
Silver

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Memtest is reportedly good but can't say I've ever had the desire to use it.

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Yep, Memtest rocks - I've used it many times. It's also great proof when you've got to RMA faulty memory ;)

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Dell include one on their system diagnostics CD.

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I've used both which reported no errors after leaving overnight.
Both were useful in proving there was nothing wrong with my memory when Blizzard said I had faulty RAM!

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What is happening? Memory problems usually cause random BSODs when that piece of memory is paged.

Re: RAM hardware diagnostic tools?
 

Memtest86 is what you want

go here to get an iso image to create yourself a boot CD to run the test

http://www.memtest86.com/

In addition to what people have said above, make sure youve got the right northbridge drivers as this can cause memory issues. Or is it southbridge drivers (i forget now!)

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Like everyone else says here. Memtest is the one to use. If you have any lock ups whilst using it though try lowering the speed of your RAM (i.e 400mhz down to 266mhz) in the BIOS and retry running Memtest.

I use it everyday, and always test all new RAM that I get in before sending it out to a customer.

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I agree, Memtest is the best tool I have come across for testing Memory Stability. Its incredibly useful for tweaking your RAM.... You wouldn't believe the timings i've been able to tweak with my old trusty Samsung PC2700 :)

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many thanks, folks. sounds like memtest is the clear winner. will run it when i return from a little trip.
Silver

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how come your ID has changed :confused:

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It hasn't: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/member.php?u=1175

Silver is a different user.

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;) maybe I've got the beginnings of a fanclub :)

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or your blowing your own trumpet, or somethnig similar ;)