Getting BSODs with TW3X4G1333C9A on a Asrock P55 Deluxe3

[gdude27]

I'm getting BSODS when using TW3X4G1333C9A 2x2GB in combination with a Asrock P55 Deluxe3 motherboard.

[trackrat]

If you are testing the modules individually and getting errors then the RAM may be bad? The TW3X4G1333C9A is approved for both AMD and Intel systems so I'd expect it to work on your mobo. Below is a list of RAM that Corsair has specifically tested and confirmed to work on your mobo.

 

http://www.corsair.com/configurator/product_results.aspx?id=1330441

[gdude27]

That's actually not my mobo, mine is Deluxe3 which is not listed by Corsair (not Deluxe). That's why I made a thread about it. But I doubt the mobos are that different. So yeah, i'm thinking it's bad RAM modules. Two bad RAM modules in a twinpack, what a bad luck.

[trackrat]

It's unusal in my experience to get bad RAM from Corsair. Often the RAM issues are mobo/BIOS related. Changing RAM may fix the problem or may not. Handling of RAM can also damage it.

 

As far as mobo models go there are often several versions of the same basic mobo that use the same design/chipset with minor variation in options. Memory confirmed compatible on the basic mobo design should work with all versions of that mobo.

[slyphnier]

did u check bios update?

sometimes bios update fix some memory compability beside other stuff

 

also you maybe want to make sure you plugging the memory on right slot

even if it fool proof, but i just found out that especially triple channel, have variable function, so it need to be plugged on right slot

 

but replacing RAM wont pain either

as most of RAM is lifetime warranty

[gdude27]

I don't think it's unusual at all by getting bad RAM from any manufacturer, it's a matter of luck. I doubt any RAM manufacturer can get 100% yields, otherwise people didn't need to RMA theirs. Though I am still surprised and dissapointed that I got 2 bad RAM modules from Corsair. I guess I have no choice but to RMA them.

[trackrat]

Corsair actually tests and speed grades every module so they know the RAM is good before they package it. Defective RAM gets tossed not packaged. It's the same with CPUs. They are individually tested and speed graded so they are known to be good before they ever get packaged. When the RAM or CPU ships it's good. What happens to it after that is what can cause damage or malfunction.