Soundwave Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Hi all, I have a question regarding the Corsair Kit "ValueSelect DIMM 1 GB (DDR400, 2x512MB, VS1GBKIT400C3)" What happened first: For my Abit AV8 Mainboard I ordered a Kit from Kingston Value 2 x 512 MB. The RAM didnt work in my system at all, with 2 DIMMS installed it gave me a POST Code memory error (04) and with one it got stuck on Memory check (code 52, both award). I sent them back and as a replacement my eye catched the Corsair Kit. I would like to ask before though if the Memory really will work at all on 200 Mhz (400 DDR) and in dualchannel mode on the AV8 with a CPU with Winchester core and if thats tested and confirmed. The reason why I ask is: Before I got my Kingston ValueRam I have emailed both Kingston as well as Abit about the compatiblity and both said the RAM should work flawlessy and it didnt so yeah they lied to me which isnt really a nice thing to do to customers. My Sys: Abit AV8 Mainboard, BIOS 1.5 Athlon 64 Winchester Core 3000+ Thanks in advance, Helmi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Most if not all 400 Mhz memory should work with that board, possibly just bad memory. I don't think that combo is specifically tested, however there isn't any reason I can see that would prevent them from working together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted November 14, 2004 Author Share Posted November 14, 2004 I fully understand what you mean, believe me I never understood why the Kingston Rams didnt work in the first place either. In fact I NEVER worried about memory at all, I just bought it, plugged it in and it worked and now that. So you guys think its safe to buy and try it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 http://compatible.corsairmemory.com/memorysearch.aspx?modelid=207 It's on the list, so Corsair certainly thinks so! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted November 14, 2004 Author Share Posted November 14, 2004 Yes I saw that, I think I will give it a try. I am a bit suspicious about it because Kingston had the board on the list too and the rams didnt work so I thought maybe someone has the board and the rams and knows they work. Lets hope the best! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted November 15, 2004 Corsair Employees Share Posted November 15, 2004 I would suggest VS1GBKit400 with this MB and please make sure that you have the latest bios and then set the Dim Voltage to 2.7 Volts with the modules installed in slots 2-4 and you should not have any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 You mean install the two for Dualchannel mode then in slots 3 and 4 right? I will keep that in mind. Why not use the first 2 slots? Is there something wrong with them on that board? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted November 16, 2004 Corsair Employees Share Posted November 16, 2004 That may be right, please check the user manual for the correct slots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 I just gave the company I got the Kingstons from a call and they said the RAMs I bought were defect. Now THAT suprises me, BOTH brand new and both defect....weird... :confused: It cant be that the Mainboard screwed them because there is my old Infineon RAM sitting in the slots where they were in and they work perfectly. I guess they arrived broken already... Lets hope the corsair will make it here not only in one piece, but functional! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted November 17, 2004 Corsair Employees Share Posted November 17, 2004 I would agree. Please let me know. But if you have problems again I would consider replacing your MB and or PSU as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted November 17, 2004 Author Share Posted November 17, 2004 I have had my MB checked too, its all fine. I got it back updated to BIOS 1.6. The PSU is brand new TAGAN 380-U01, enough juice IMHO since I only have one HDD and a 5900XT isnt really a power-monster. Ill let you know about the RAM! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted November 17, 2004 Author Share Posted November 17, 2004 Alright, I ordered the VS1GBKIT400C3, I dont really need C2.5 and I am no overclocker either so that should do fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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