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June 11th, 2016 21:00

GTX 970 unstable with 32GB RAM, BIOS Problem?

Everything was fine until I upgraded my RAM to 32GB from 16GB, initially I thought it was a faulty RAM but after performing a test with Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool and Memtest86, both software came back with no faulty RAM report.

After searching the internet for answers, I found this forum - forums.geforce.com/.../

Test I've conducted:

  • 32GB (4x8GB Kingston dual channel) RAM runs with no problem or error for hours when I swapped my GTX970 for a GTX745.
  • 16GB (2x8GB Kingston dual channel) runs with no problem on GTX970, I swapped the RAM twice to make sure it is not because of a faulty RAM.
  • 16GB (2x8GB Kingston and 4x4GB Samsung dual channel) runs with no problem on GTX745
  • Windows Freezes and hanged after 10+ minutes when I have 32GB (4x8Gb Kingston) and GTX970 running.
  • Not overheating because I have a table fan blowing at my CPU
  • Not RAM slot issue because my old 4GB RAM works fine




I've concluded that my Asus GTX970 is not compatible with 32GB RAM, my windows will freeze and restart, I believe this is a driver issue. I hope Nvidia can look into it. Maybe an Asus card thing?


  • Asus STRIX GTX970 DC2OC 4GD5
  • Dell XPS 8700
  • Windows 10 Home 64 bit
  • Kingston HyperX Fury DDR3 1600MHz (4x8GB)



  • GTX970+32GB RAM on Memtest86 = Fail
  • GTX970+32GB on Windows Memory Diagnosis tool = Fail
  • GTX970+16GB RAM on Memtest86 = Pass
  • GTX970+16GB on Windows Memory Diagnosis tool = Pass
  • GTX745+32GB RAM on Memtest86 = Pass
  • GTX745+32GB on Windows Memory Diagnosis tool = Pass

  • Am not using Fastboot
  • I've tried on Legacy Bios, disabled Secure Boot, and switched off UEFI in Bios.
  • All BIOS are up to date.

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June 12th, 2016 13:00

I ran across a post that said using 32 gb ram with the 970 requires DDRêL modules. Do a web search. May posts sow problems with the 970.

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