Memory error?

[Burly]

Ran memtest overnight.



So is the best bet RMA my memory modules? Also does this mean both modules are failing or would I have to test them individually to find that out? They came in a set so I imagine I would have to send both back?

Also I was running them with too much voltage and wrong timings for ages because my CMOS got cleared and BIOS defaults/auto is stupid. Would that corrupt them and can the manufacturer know this?

Thanks gang!

 

[ChocolateStarfishRammer]

Yes, they need RMA'ing.

Yes, you will send them both back if they were a pair.

Yes, that would have damaged them.

Yes, the manufacturer will be able to tell.

 

[Burly]

How sure they will be able to tell? If there's a little chance then might aswell give it a go. This motherboard is ****ing me off to the extent I think I may upgrade.

 

[Silenced]

At the end of the day, they do need RMA'ing, whether or not they can tell it's worth a try just to see if you can get replacement ones. Might as well else you are left with some dud RAM sticks

 

[ChocolateStarfishRammer]

They will check. Full stop.

Chances it not showing, getting a noob testing, erroring on test.. 10-20%

Worth a shot.

 

[Burly]

Thanks I'll post the outcome!

 

[Justintime]

They will check. Full stop.

Chances it not showing, getting a noob testing, erroring on test.. 10-20%

Worth a shot.

Try 99% mate. If its at shop level they won't do much more than a visual inspection and a memtest if you're lucky. If manufacturer, they usually won't bother and just rma it to please the customer and theres really no proof of overvoltage unless you look at it with an electron microscope or some such and they just don't have that time imo. You say noob, but could you tell if RAM was voltage damaged if no visual burns etc.. were there? RAM can just 'go wrong' due to defects in manufacture, either at fab level or pcb level since many 'brands' don't actually make the chips.