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Random Crashes and Memory errors every 2 months

Random Crashes and Memory errors every 2 months

When I first built this machine in mid-Feb, I had some problems with stability, which I traced to a particular stick of faulty RAM (failed memory tests, wouldn't boot if it was the only stick). Of course, I replaced the stick.

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"I had a similar issue that turned out to be heat expansion/contraction. Heating and cooling of electrical components cause them move by minute amounts, which over time could 'loosen' them enough that the contacts start failing.

I'm not sure if humidity plays a part too, in that case the contacts could also be a little corroded, adding to the bad contacting.

Extended on-time shouldn't be a problem, how often do you reboot the system? If at least once a week, then I'll go on a limb and say I wouldn't blame the OS.

Try bring the temp inside your case down, you already have 2 fans, can you fit more or improve airflow through the case? Minimizing the min/max temperatures when the PC is off/on should reduce the chance of heat shift.

I can't guarantee this is your issue, but I experienced this before, living in a hot + humid area at the time, without A/C."