I’ve been using Memtest86 and its successor Memtest86+ for so long now, it’s hard to remember when I started; a decade ago to be sure. Memtest86+, as you might guess from the moniker, is a memory ...

RAM is a vital component that ensures a system's proper operation. In simple terms, RAM functions as short-term memory, where your system temporarily stores information while working on a task.

Memtest86+, an open source application for testing RAM stability and finding potential errors, has hit version 7 after its revival in 2022. The V7 release of Memtest86+ includes bug fixes, ...

Over the years there have been many a recommended piece for the computer technician's software toolkit. Very few have managed to stand the test of time as well as Memtest86+. As of October 24, 2022, ...

It's rare for RAM to fail, but if it does, it can lead to all kinds of problems. It might be that your high-end RAM's overclock is too high, or there's a BIOS issue, or maybe the RAM itself is going ...

MemTest86 is an essential tool if you’re on the nitty-gritty side of PC repair. It’s a way to stress test a PC’s memory and look for errors without booting into a full operating system, thus finding a ...

Those who spent the 90s and early 2000s tinkering with computers will remember an encounter or two with Memtest86. They won't be good memories necessarily, because you only needed Memtest86 when ...

I downloaded the Windows download of "Image for creating a bootable USB drive" from the memtest86.com website at this URL: http://www.memtest86.com/download.htm (the ...

I recently built my first computer. I am having some issues with it, as I have noted in other threads on ARS. I was recommended to use Memtest86 to test my memory. Well sure enough, I am getting a ...

Memtest86+ v6 has been released, with support for the new Intel 13th Gen Core "Raptor Lake" CPUs and AMD's new Ryzen 7000 series "Zen 4" CPUs... but more importantly: DDR5 memory support. The latest ...