So ive been using some OCZ reaper DDR3 for just over a year when suddenly I get a blue screen error and now one of the 2GB sticks is broken (tested one at a time).
Ive been in contact with both the retailer i got them from (not ocuk!) and OCZ but both have said the whole kit needs sending back since they are part of a set.
Problem I have is I need my PC for work and in the past any RMA after the first 12 months is almost a waste of time (took pioneer 8 months to replace a DVD drive, an ATI card took almost a year, in the end I got a refund for 1/10th the original value). Even 2 weeks would cost me a fair amount, so whats the best way to deal with it?
I'm wondering if its worth carrying on with the 2 current working ram sticks (was a 3x2GB kit) until I can afford a dual channel kit with a plan of using the new 2x2GB with the 3x2GB when I get a replacement (sounds odd with 5 sticks, but tripple channel still works and it avoids me needing to purchase a replacement cooler since the current one blocks the 1st ram slot). Am I likely to run into any issues doing this though?
Ive been in contact with both the retailer i got them from (not ocuk!) and OCZ but both have said the whole kit needs sending back since they are part of a set.
Problem I have is I need my PC for work and in the past any RMA after the first 12 months is almost a waste of time (took pioneer 8 months to replace a DVD drive, an ATI card took almost a year, in the end I got a refund for 1/10th the original value). Even 2 weeks would cost me a fair amount, so whats the best way to deal with it?
I'm wondering if its worth carrying on with the 2 current working ram sticks (was a 3x2GB kit) until I can afford a dual channel kit with a plan of using the new 2x2GB with the 3x2GB when I get a replacement (sounds odd with 5 sticks, but tripple channel still works and it avoids me needing to purchase a replacement cooler since the current one blocks the 1st ram slot). Am I likely to run into any issues doing this though?
