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How to Test RAM: Making Sure Bad Memory Isn't Crashing Your PC

We take you through a few methods to test RAM to see if it's working correctly inside your computer.
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All new build, won't boot with 16GB RAM, will with 8GB

My motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 and the RAM is 4x4GB G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series DDR3 1600. First real build, so got freaked out a bit when I press the power switch and the computer goes ...