Memory won't fit?

MissileMoose · 9 Dec 2010 at 21:59

Hi guys, I have a slight problem... My memory seems to be very stiff(Won't slide in) when I try to install it on my Asus Crosshair IV Formula motherboard, it's the G.Skill RipJaw 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C7 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit from Overclockers.

Link to the Memory: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-048-GS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=

Thanks.

cmndr_andi · 9 Dec 2010 at 22:05

Hi there, Welcome to the forums

Are you sure you are putting the memory in the correct orientation? The memory has an off-centre notch that needs to be lined up with the one on the motherboard memory slot.

Also, have you opened up the memory locking tabs on the motherboard?

MissileMoose · 9 Dec 2010 at 22:08

It slides down(With a little push) until I have to clip it in, I just don't want to snap it so I'll upload a picture.

Thank you for the quick reply.

arknor · 9 Dec 2010 at 22:10

aslong as the notch is lined up properly just give it a good push.

is it your first time installing memory? you have to use a fair amount of force sometimes

same as installing cpus sometimes the lever on my amd3 mobo needed so much pressure it felt like the lever would bend/snap

cmndr_andi · 9 Dec 2010 at 22:20

+1 It does take a fair ammount of force to get memory locked in - perfectly normal.

So long as you are confident it is the correct orientation, I say give it some welly

MissileMoose · 9 Dec 2010 at 22:29

I'm just trying to install the mobo in the case, because I was trying to install it when the mobo was on a box, but I can't get it lined up, so give me a moment. lol :/

MissileMoose · 9 Dec 2010 at 23:22

I tried it, then the motherboard clicked? It's in the right slot though?

MissileMoose · 10 Dec 2010 at 00:02

/Sigh, I had it perfect but I wasn't pushing hard enough because I thought I would crack the motherboard. Hehe.

Sorry for wasting your time guys, suppose it is my first build.

cmndr_andi · 10 Dec 2010 at 00:04

Hehe, good to hear you have it in.

Best of luck with the rest of the build

xxalxx · 10 Dec 2010 at 09:18

MissileMoose said:
/Sigh, I had it perfect but I wasn't pushing hard enough because I thought I would crack the motherboard. Hehe.

Sorry for wasting your time guys, suppose it is my first build.

All good in the learning process

arknor · 10 Dec 2010 at 10:47

MissileMoose said:
/Sigh, I had it perfect but I wasn't pushing hard enough because I thought I would crack the motherboard. Hehe.

Sorry for wasting your time guys, suppose it is my first build.

yea it can be quite scary when you see the mobo start to flex as you push the ram in

MissileMoose · 10 Dec 2010 at 19:29

Update: Just finished the build with the help of my brother, installed the H70 but I then found out that it covers the 8pin so had to take out the fan while I install that.

Hope I didn't damage the RAM when I was installing it, most cables connected but I just need to connect the front & top fans. Thank you very much for your help guys, I was ready to buy some more RAM when I thought it was too big, haha.

Thank you!