Polizei Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Part in question: TWIN2X2048-5400c4 Like some users here, I will admit, I overclocked my system and used some great Corsair RAM to do it with. I had my Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 3.4GHz for a while with my DDR2-675 @ 948MHz when I decided to go back to stock to see how far I could really push this RAM, as if I hadnt pushed it far enough. I ended up getting it to 1005MHz with my DFI Infinity 975X/G on probably way too many volts, but I did it. After a day or two, I started to get random program crashes (FireFox) and some programs wouldnt run because of random file corruptions (ROllerCoaster Tycoon and Combat Flight Simulator) so I cleared my CMOS and put everything back to stock to see if that would help. I hit the power button after clearing my CMOS and I got one long POST beep. I knew something was up, checked my manual, and it said that I had a DRAM error. I went about finding which stick was dead. I took the stick out of slot 3, still got the POST beep. I took the stick out of slot one and put the stick from slot 3 into slot 1, and it booted up. I put both sticks into slots 2 and 4, and it would boot, but only recognize 1GB. So I think I have a dead stick, but Im not sure if it is covered under warranty with such heavy overclocking and overvolting. :o: At what point is the warranty voided with these sticks of RAM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted October 31, 2006 Corsair Employees Share Posted October 31, 2006 As long as you did not go over 2.1 Volts the module are still under warranty! Please use the RMA request found in TSXpress or follow the link in my signature “I think I have a bad part!” and we will be happy to replace them or it! And please note that you are from the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polizei Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 Well, unfortunately, I went above 2.1v to push these sticks of RAM to 1005MHz. You cant do anything for me then... I voided the warranty and pumped 2.45v into these sticks. I guess Ive got to buy some new ones. :(: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Well, unfortunately, I went above 2.1v to push these sticks of RAM to 1005MHz. You cant do anything for me then... I voided the warranty and pumped 2.45v into these sticks. I guess Ive got to buy some new ones. :(: Sounds like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polizei Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 Isnt something wrong with the fact that when going from overclocked to stock, it fried? The overclocking didnt fry it, reverting back to stock speeds/volts fried it. I know the warranty is void at that point, but that shouldnt be happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polizei Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Upon closer inspection of the "dead" stick of RAM, I noticed a black smudge across 3 of the contacts, the part that goes into the slot. I wiped/scratched that off the best I could, popped the stick back in and it worked like a charm. Sorry for doubting the quality of these sticks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted November 2, 2006 Corsair Employees Share Posted November 2, 2006 Thanks for letting us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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