Memory Suggestions

Pisto1981 · 30 Oct 2013 at 10:57

Ive had two sets of defective 16gb TeamGroup Vulcan Ram and was wondering if anyone could suggest a a good alternative?

I was looking at Avexir Venom Series 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-17200C9 2133MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit. Would these do the job?

Pisto1981 · 30 Oct 2013 at 16:26

i7-4770k - Z87x-OC - i thought i would try a different set of ram as the last 2 sets had a dud stickin each

Pisto1981 · 30 Oct 2013 at 16:57

Ive had two different sets and in both sets one has died. The 1st set didnt work at all and the 2nd set died after a few days

Pisto1981 · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:12

Ok, sorry for not being clear. i have 2 sets on separate occasions. with the 1st set, i added both sticks to the board and had constant BSOD until i took the broken one out. I tested the broken one in all 4 slots and had the same issue. I sent the pack back for a refund.

The 2nd set turned up, plugged them both in and all was fine for a few days, then out of the blue i had the BSOD again. Again, i tested in all slots and found the same issue.

So as ive had bad luck with both sets I was looking to getting another make

Hope this clears it up?

Pisto1981 · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:21

Interesting you mentioned that the heatsink could be the cause!! Would that not freak both sticks out though?

I have loaded XMP and increased the DRAM volts to 1.65v as suggested by 8 pack

Pisto1981 · 31 Oct 2013 at 09:11

Im going to try re-doing the heatsink on the weekend. Just a question, 8n pack said i should the check primary timings and speed is correct. Can someone walk me through this?

Failing this, i'll be getting the avexirs.