mobo Ram conflict

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delemorte

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delemorte said:
So i ordered this barebones from new egg..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816110027

Says it requires 240 pin DDR2 800.. so i ordered this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211298

The dimple on the ram is offset where as the dimple on the mobo memory slot is centered and they dont fit.. Any ideas on exactly WTF kind of ram goes in here? Woudl Buffered vs unbuffered make a difference?
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From the Asus site:
Memory

Total Slots: 4 (Dual-Channel)
Capacity: Maximum up to 8GB*
Memory Type: DDR2 667/800 Unbuffered, ECC
Memory Size: 512 MB, 1 GB & 2GB*
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The notch in a 240-pin DDR2 FB-DIMM is in a different location than the notch for regular 240-pin DDR2 DIMM modules.

You might want to double check your order next time. ;) Or, you could even post it and ask if they're compatible, and someone should flag it, if needed.

Here, get this RAM:
$40 - G.Skill 4GB(2x2GB) 5-5-5-15 DDR2-800 F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ

If you buy replacement RAM from newegg, and the FB-DIMMs were also from newegg, you can RMA the FB-DIMMs for a refund, and they should waive your restocking fee since you're getting replacement RAM from them.
 
enginurd said:
From the Asus site:


You might want to double check your order next time. ;) Or, you could even post it and ask if they're compatible, and someone should flag it, if needed.

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New eggs site does not list the mobo as requiring unbuffered.. Not until i noticed the error did i check the OEM website. I ASSUmed that new egg specs would have noted the appropriate info. However i did get a free RMA with shipping and new ram is already ordered. Thanks!!
 
delemorte said:
New eggs site does not list the mobo as requiring unbuffered.. Not until i noticed the error did i check the OEM website. I ASSUmed that new egg specs would have noted the appropriate info. However i did get a free RMA with shipping and new ram is already ordered. Thanks!!
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Well, I'm guessing its because unbuffered DIMMs are the most common type of DDR2 RAM and is used by a majority of the market, so they don't bother listing it. Whereas with FB-DIMMs, since they're less common,more expensive, and only for a small portion of the market, such a requirement is more explicitly stated.

However, I agree, Newegg specs need to be more accurate and thorough. Though, I don't know who's responsible for populating that information. With some retailers, its the vendor's responsibility, not the retailer's.
 
enginurd said:
Well, I'm guessing its because unbuffered DIMMs are the most common type of DDR2 RAM and is used by a majority of the market, so they don't bother listing it. Whereas with FB-DIMMs, since they're less common,more expensive, and only for a small portion of the market, such a requirement is more explicitly stated.

However, I agree, Newegg specs need to be more accurate and thorough. Though, I don't know who's responsible for populating that information. With some retailers, its the vendor's responsibility, not the retailer's.
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you would think.. Since everything about that barebones SCREAMS server then it would take server ram but i guess not... Oh well.. Alls well that ends well.. On a side note NewEggs chat help kind of suxs but over the phone was awesome. I got free shipping on the RMA and the new Ram... all in all it delays the build for a week but nothing to truely bitch about.
 
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