Zarathustria Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 About three weeks ago I had one stick of RAM die. I tested out the functioning RAM in the rest of the slots to make sure that those slots still worked and they did. Last night I had another stick die on me, so I did test the remaining slots. I had 8GB installed and now only 4GB remains. I do not have a floppy disk or a CD drive in this computer at the moment, so I can't run Memtest. One thing to note is, I got my RAM in two packages and one stick from each package is disfunctional. I've had this computer for about 7 months now and everything ran fine, so I really don't know why the RAM is dying. So I guess one of my questions is that if one stick from each package died, would I have to send you guys all my RAM, or just the two defective sticks? EDIT: Nothing in this computer is overclocked as I wanted leave it the way it was. Also the temperature inside the case registers around 30 degrees Celsius with the temperature wire sitting next to the CPU. The computer is still functioning normally without the extra RAM. I just don't want to go below 4 GB since Vista is a hog. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted July 14, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted July 14, 2009 What are the memory setting you currently have them at? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarathustria Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Just the factory default settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted July 15, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted July 15, 2009 The motherboard may or may not be able to run at 800MHZ DDR Frequency with 4 modules installed. Try the following settings and gradually increase the Memory Frequency to find the max stable frequency on Striker Extreme: FIRST THING CLEAR CMOS!! Load Setup/Optimized Defaults Memory frequency at 667Mhz Memory Voltage: 1.9v NB Core Voltage: 1.40v (this is technically overclocking the motherboard and must be done at your own risk) SLI Ready: Disabled FSB Memory Clock Mode: Unlinked FSB QDR MHz: Default/Auto MEM DDR MHz: 667MHz TCL: 5 TRCD: 5 TRP: 5 TRAS: 18 Command Per Clock: 2T TRC: 28 Let me know the results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarathustria Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 I'm kinda reluctant about overclocking it, but according to the links below, it says that it can support up to 8GB at 1066Mhz. Would you still like me to try this with the 4GB that I have left? http://http://reviews.cnet.com/motherboards/asus-m3n72-d-motherboard/4507-3049_7-33214026.html?tag=mncol;psum http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4244473&pagenumber=2&RSort=1&csid=ITD&recordsPerPage=5&body=#ReviewStart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted July 16, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted July 16, 2009 Not with 4 modules and not with mixed sets, please try the settings I suggested, with Two modules only the MB will support DDR1066 with a phenom CPU but with 4 modules or more than 4 Ranks of memory IE 2 Double Rank modules DDR667 or DDR800 would be suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarathustria Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Alright, those two sticks actually work. I tested them in my friend's computer. I still need to do what you suggested, so if I have time, I will try tomorrow or Monday. I'm pretty stumped now. >_> Anyways, thanks RAM GUY. I will keep you updated and check back here when I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted July 28, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted July 28, 2009 Please do let me know how you get along with this and if you have any more questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarathustria Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 I am not sure why this is happening. The two dead RAM sticks worked in my friend's computer, but they will not work in mine. I have 4GB in right now and I swapped a working stick for a stick that I previously thought was not working and it would not boot. I put the working stick back in and voila, it boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted August 10, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted August 10, 2009 Let's get them all 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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