SC_Steve Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Greetings, RAMGUY: I purchased two 512MB ram modules from TigerDirect in January (VS512MB4500; part numbers 4661-0549041-0-589644 and 4661-0549041-0-589402). As soon as I installed them, I had multiple BSOD's from my Dell XP-SP2 system and I had to remove the memory from the computer to get it stable again. It took me a while to get around to it, but I've run MemTest86 V3.1 off of a boot CD to test both modules (one at a time) and gotten multiple errors from each one. Ther first DIMM gave me 8 errors in 69 passes of the test (about 6 hrs of run time). The other DIMM gave me 5863 errors in only 51 minutes. As I understand thigns, there shouldn't be any errors so I'm suspicious of both modules. One is clearly defective and causes pronounced system instability. Otherwise, the system is very stable when I run it with only the OEM memory DIMMS (no MemTest errors either). I know these things happen, but what do I need to do now for an RMA? There were no signs of damage to the original shipping container, no signs of damage to the DIMM's themselves, and I routinely ground myself while working on the system. I've got a quality surge suppressor prtecting the system and haven't had any other equipment problems (plus we haven't had any lightening storms or anything of the sort lately). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted February 27, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted February 27, 2006 Let's get your modules replaced, please use the On Line RMA Request Form and we will be happy to replace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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