RAM failed after MemTest 86.

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Well I new this would had to happen to me someday.

As some of you might know I had just updated my PC with P6T deluxe V2, i7 920 & 6GB DDR3 1600 RAM.

I had tried OC this system last night, but wasn't very successful. I did a MemTest 86 v2.11 and it had failed after a few min. I was able to narrow it down to a single ram stick.

Since this build is very different from all other builds I did, i just want to check if I did the memtest correctly. I had BCLK set to 133 in BIOS (standard) and had my RAM volts set to 1.64v as well as C1 disabled. MemTest was standard.

I don't have much XP with newegg RMA procedures, how exactly will this work? Will they resend me an entire set or just 1 stick?

Thanks.
 
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Can you post what your working with? You sig doesn't reflect what your computer is.
 
easiest to call or can use online CS, they will require full set ie 3 sticks if its still within time limit.

otherwise beyond that, contact the brand maker.
 
If you bought the stick as part of a set, they will send you a whole new set after you send them your old set:

http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/FAQDetail.aspx?Module=6

For this reason, I suggest buying two sets of RAM; if you're getting two or three sticks, buy them separately, and if you're getting four sticks, buy two sets of two sticks. That way if one stick goes bad, you can at least get by running with the other while waiting on the RMA.
 
gwarren007 said:
Can you post what your working with? You sig doesn't reflect what your computer is.
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troisanh said:
easiest to call or can use online CS, they will require full set ie 3 sticks if its still within time limit.

otherwise beyond that, contact the brand maker.
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This is the ram im working with: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...225&cm_re=1600_g_skill-_-20-231-225-_-Product

I will do the RMA today. Thanks

evilsofa said:
If you bought the stick as part of a set, they will send you a whole new set after you send them your old set:

http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/FAQDetail.aspx?Module=6

For this reason, I suggest buying two sets of RAM; if you're getting two or three sticks, buy them separately, and if you're getting four sticks, buy two sets of two sticks. That way if one stick goes bad, you can at least get by running with the other while waiting on the RMA.
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I will just order a new set and send them the old one, they should refund me back the money i believe.
 
They may charge you a restocking fee if you order it first, make sure you talk to live chat and explain the situation to them and have them agree to it.



"Your Options
Most products can be returned for either a Refund or for a Replacement of the same item. Refunds are subject to a 15% restocking fee, which is deducted from the refund amount.
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"...RMA Resolution
If you requested a Replacement, a new order will be generated once your RMA is approved. You’ll receive standard email updates for the replacement order, just as you would for a newly placed Newegg order.
If you requested a Refund, a credit memo will be generated once your RMA is approved. You can expect the refund amount to be credited to your original payment method 3-5 business days later. The turnaround time for Refunds often depends on your bank’s policies for making the funds available to you.
The overall turnaround time for a return is about 5-8 business days from the time we receive the shipment; (that is, 2-5 business days for RMA processing and 2-3 business days to expedite your refund or replacement).
 
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I had just talked to one of the reps and she basically told me the same thing:)

Thank you
 
Well i think I made a mistake, and need ur suggestion if I still should proceed with this RMA or not.

I had the ram volts set to 1.64v but this rams standard volts are 1.5v-1.6v. Once i changed it 1.6v I was able to get 1h of MemTest stable (about 1 and half loop) I will do a full test over night.

So with 1.64v one of the sticks fail after 5 min, but with 1.6v I was able to get at least 1h stable for now, my question is will I need to be raising RAM volts above standard when I will be Overcloking my i7 920? (would like to go for the 4Ghz mark).

Thank you.
 
No, just set your RAM speed for whatever is within spec instead of OC'ing it.

With a 920 @ 4Ghz, your RAM should be at its rates speed of DDR3-1600. If possible, find out if its stable with 1.5v. Try to keep the voltage as close to 1.5v as possible with the RAM completely stable.

FYI, I skipped straight to post #8.
 
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