RAM Problem!

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wtfRAMwtf

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I bought 2x 1gb of RAM and when I switch the original memory for a new one the computer doesn't start, the computer runs like hell but the monitor does not react, so now I use one new and the original memory. It's the same when I remove the original one and try to start.

Anyone know why I can't start without the original RAM memory put in?
 
FIrst you need to provide some general system information like make and model of the prebuilt system or custom build you are running. The make and model board for a custom case and the two different sets of memory you are refering to regarding type, speed in order for anyone to help here.
 
Did you accidently knock the power cable off or disconnect the video cable from your video card? And I'm going to assume you tried pressing power on the monitor again when it wasn't working?

Also, if your monitor has multiple input sources make sure that you have the correct one selected.
 
No I have everything just as it should be, just don't work without the one original RAM memory.. Can't understand why it shouldn't work. Could the manufacturer have put in some kind of block?
 
I ran into a display problem at one time where switching from the primary to secondary output then saw a display. That was software/driver related however while a mismatch of using the wrong type of memory or a set faster then supported will generally stall a system during the initial post tests.

For a vga cable coming from the monitor that will see an HD to vga adapter for newer cards. An lcd seeing both vga and the HD will see a second cable with a larger plug that matches the ports now seen on the newer video cards at both ends. You may have simply forgotten to replug the monitor back in after going to swap dimms back and forth.
 
Nah I've tried several times but it just wont work without the memory which was in the computer when I bought it. It's like the computer "needs" the original memory.. Even if I remove the old one and leave a new in it wont start.
 
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This is why I was mentioning the need to provide some general system or board information as well as the memory you bought to see if you likely went for the wrong memory. If this is on an older system like a prebuild some boards wouldn't allow dual sided dimms even if they were the same speed and required single sided only.

The board most likely doesn't support the new memory to start with. The specifications for that make and model once you locate a page with real details will show the speeds that will run. There are also plenty of memory sites that will put you into their replacement memory with a free scan of your system online.
 
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