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RAM testing software?


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My sisters laptop keeps bluescreening and has many problems im sure its the RAM i recently installed but as it started happening days after the RAM was installed it seems a bit odd so i really need to test it.

Does anyone know of any software that does some sort of stress tests on RAM?

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i don't think you will find anything more highly recommended than MemTest86.

it's the most well known application of its type. it's so popular, it's even included in the Ubuntu Live CDs! i keep Ubuntu CDs on hand at all times in case i need to run MemTest86.

http://www.memtest86.com/

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i recomend only using PC DOCTOR (dos)! it will accuratly test your memory for desktops and laptops (laptops share video memory and other applications WILL fail the memory if its shared because it cant see the differnce).

i dont use memtest because of this, but memtest will likly work on desktops with little issues.

pcdoctor probably doesnt take as long as mem test - so thats also why i recomend it.

Hiren's BootCD has alot of other applications you can test... check it out some how- do a google search.

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Testing Tools

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System Speed Test 4.78

it tests CPU, harddrive, ect.

PC-Check 6.0

Easy to use hardware tests

Ontrack Data Advisor 5.0

Powerful diagnostic tool for assessing the condition of your computer

The Troubleshooter 7.02

all kind of hardware testing tool

PC Doctor 3.0

a benchmarking and information tool <<<good hdd and memory testing!

Test Cpu/Video/Disk 5.6

a tool to test cpu, video, and disk

Test Hard Disk Drive 1.0

a tool to test Hard Disk Drive

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RAM (Memory) Testing Tools

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DocMemory 3.1b

RAM Test utility

GoldMemory 5.07

RAM Test utility

Memtest86+ 1.70

PC Memory Test

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the list goes on and on - great disk.

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Yep go with memtest

Also from Memtest86.com

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<h3>Execution Time

white_bar_sml.gif The time required for a complete pass of Memtest86 will vary greatly depending on CPU speed, memory speed and memory size. Memtest86 executes indefinitely. The pass counter increments each time that all of the selected tests have been run. Generally a single pass is sufficient to catch all but the most obscure errors. However, for complete confidence when intermittent errors are suspected testing for a longer period is advised.

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