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The RAM Nightmare: How I Lost My Sanity (and Almost My Deadline)

8 days ago
  • #Hardware Issues
  • #RAM Failure
  • #System Stability
  • Author experienced severe system instability due to a faulty RAM module.
  • Symptoms included frequent crashes, software failures, and corrupted files.
  • Initially suspected software issues but confirmed hardware problem via memtest.
  • Identified the faulty RAM module by testing each one individually.
  • System stability restored by removing the faulty module, now running with reduced RAM.
  • First encounter with a failing RAM module in over 30 years of PC usage.
  • Discusses potential challenges in replacing the faulty RAM due to current price hikes.
  • Asks readers for their experiences and preventive measures regarding faulty RAM.