Why does New Crucial Ram work in some slots but not in Slot 1 and 3 on Predetor PO3-630. How to fix?

DennyBunz

Good morning, helpers!

Recently, I bought two new RAM modules from Crucial, CT2K8G4DFRA32A (2x8GB RAM).

They are compatible, non-XMP, and have the exact same specifications as the original RAM that was already installed.

The issue is that when I installed the new RAM into slots 1 and 3, the computer lights up but makes a long, non-stop beeping noise.

When I try the new RAM in the existing slots that are already occupied by the original RAM (which are slots 2 and 4), it works fine. The issue only occurs in slots 1 and 3.

So, I can tell that it is definitely a slot issue, not a RAM issue. I've been researching this issue and found out that cleaning the slots with compressed air can help. I tried that, but it didn't work. I've read a similar article to this one, but that person worked it out by installing the RAM in a 16-8-16-8 formation.

Is it a motherboard issue or a RAM slot issue? To me, it seems more like a RAM slot issue.

Please help meeeeee :(

[Edited the thread to add issue detail to the title]

DennyBunz

I give up on this.

Ever since I bought this PC, all the components looked fake, and it already seemed impossible to upgrade any parts except the CPU cooler.

What do you mean by there being an extra slot for two more RAM sticks? IT'S NOT WORKING! Now, even those two extra slots look fake. I blame myself for being so poor that I got this PC full of cheap parts that I can't even do anything with.

Sorry Acer and congrats! You got me