Blue or white slot for ram first

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This is confirmed by both CPU-Z and Easy Tune. Something else I noticed is when I run Prime95 my cpu multiplier remains firmly at x12.0. So, I reinstalled cpu and heatsink (as loosly as possible because there have been reports of negative effects caused by this). When I removed the cpu all of the pins looked OK. Sorry please check your CPU Socket for bent pins, this is almost always the cause. Usually though, this is a bent CPU Socket pin or three.

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Or have a short on a trace from the memory to the CPU.

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That or you need to reseat your CPU as mentioned above becasue soemtimes pressure or incorrect alignment with the contact points can cause this. This is a sign of bent CPU Socket pins almost always (99%)

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