RAM not performing properly

[Ashenai]

I just built a new gaming system, and everything is working
hunky-dory, except for my RAM. Here's the relevant specifics:

Mobo: ABIT KV8 MAX3
Memory: 2 x 512 MB TwinMOS DDR 400 Mhz PC3200

The thing is, my memory refuses to run at 400 Mhz: the
puter bluescreens during boot. I dumbed it down to 333
Mhz in BIOS and everything works fine, even a full battery
of tests with Memtest-86 found nothing.

The mobo ought to be able to handle 2 units of RAM at
400 Mhz. I don't see why this is not working. Should
I get the RAM exchanged?

Thank you.

Laszlo

 

[OldMX]

I suggest using ram in slots 1 and 3 and double check memory voltages, try using "in-specs" memory timmings too.

Good Luck

OldMX

 

[jamestime88]

if ur memory isnt able to run by spd than you should RMA it. theres no point in having to run your computer slower because they sent you bad ram.