Signs of dying RAM

 

All computer components come to a day when they die and stop working permanently. The CPU and graphics have a long life compared to other components due to the high-quality silicon chips and transistors they contain. But what is always damaged in the graphics card are the power capacitors and the electrical circuit as a result of their high temperature and excessive use of them. And here we are today, we came to talk about the signs that indicate that the random access memory (RAM) is dying and that it is on its way to stopping working.

 

Why do random access memory chips get damaged?

 

Memory sticks have high perishability, especially if these chips are of poor quality. Fortunately, storage chip manufacturers are world-renowned for innovating and manufacturing high-quality components, with Samsung, Micron, Hynix, and Toshiba at the top of this list. But of course, not all chips that come out of these factories are of the same quality.

 

Therefore, the element of quality is very influential in the expected lifespan of electronic components. For many reasons, RAM is more susceptible to damage than other components, especially if you do not have enough capacity. Since the RAM is permanently responsible for storing the processes necessary to manage the Windows system and all the programs running in the background … even when the computer enters the stages of inactivity, the RAM keeps the latest processes in order to be ready to wake up at any time. In other words, they are often jammed with data for long periods of time. The high temperatures in the hot seasons of the year also play an influential role. So, when some of your RAM sticks start to die, you will notice the following signs…

 

1- Slowness in terms of the general performance level after a period of operation

 

If you start to notice a decrease in the performance of the computer after it has been running for a period of time, the problem may be due to a defect in the RAM memory. Of course, the reason may be as a result of being filled with data, but if you have a large amount of RAM, and then you start to notice a noticeable drop in performance while working on editing or designing programs or while browsing the Internet, what should be done first is to check the Task Manager. If it turns out that there is a large empty capacity, then this is the first indication that there are some “chips” of the RAM that are dying and suffering from a defect. You may encounter this problem even without running any heavy programs. As soon as you leave the computer running for a long period of time, and then notice a decline in its performance for no apparent reason, this means that there is a defect in the RAM.

 

2- Device performance freezes

 

Have you started to notice that your computer freezes and your mouse and keyboard stop responding frequently? Or you may notice that programs and games stop suddenly without warning, or suddenly exit the game with a loud noise from the speakers. All of these signs may already indicate problems with one of the memory chips. But before you make your decision, you should try to test the rams individually, that is, you try one piece for a day, and if you do not encounter the problem, start testing the next piece until you get your hand on the damaged piece.

 

3- Not hearing the usual boot beep during start-up

 

It is normal that you will always hear the computer boot beep when starting up, and it is the routine beep that means everything is correct and there are no damages or wrong installations in the computer. But if you do not hear this usual beep, or you hear several consecutive warning beeps, or if Windows only displays the black screen, the reason behind these malfunctions may be due to a defect in the random access memory, it is possible that the RAM is not fixed properly in the special socket it, or you may just need to unscrew, wipe, and install again. But if you start to notice that you have to do the same thing when you start the computer every other day, or you start to notice that you need to remove and erase the RAM when you leave the computer without running for several consecutive days, then this means that the memory sticks are actually worn out and become unreliable.

 

5- Facing error messages when opening or installing programs

 

Have you started to notice corruption in your files that you use frequently without knowing what is the cause of their corruption? In a very large percentage, if your files are clean and do not require an antivirus to cause them to be destroyed, then the random access memory may be the culprit and it is the only logical reason for the corruption of your files, especially if you started to encounter this problem frequently with your files that you work on or that you saved yesterday. Normal and then you find it damaged the next day when you reopen it. It will eventually lead to the complete collapse of the operating system and the inability to enter the Windows interface. So, always try to back up your important files and save them to the cloud.

 

How to check the rams and make sure they are safe?

 

Press Windows Key +R and in the pop-up window, type matched and hit Enter. A message will appear to you stating that a restart of the computer must be done, and the RAM will be checked for any defects in it, and after the final restart, you will get the results in the taskbar. Now that you have confirmed whether your RAM memory is at its best, there is nothing left for you but to know: Does your device need to upgrade the RAM?