*sigh* Ballistix again

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I'm on my second set of ballistix and they are failing again..

...my problem is i run mem test at the rated specs of 250mhz 3-4-4-8 2t 2.8v and it passes without 1 error but i try using my pc at slower speeds (200mhz) with same voltage and timings and i get no end of BSODs. with other RAM it works fine.

Does anyone know how Crucial actually test the sticks? do they simple use memtest or do they do other tests?

thanks in advance

 

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@ dutch guy: ive been running it at 1:1 200mhz recently to test stability so i can compare it to my standard kingston ram i am running on as back up

@ cybermav: lol, i bought my memory before everyone realised they were rubbish, i bought them them last oct/nov.

 

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thats my problem. i've ran memtest at the crucial specs and it passes memtest without errors. but my windows is very unstable, random crashes, reboots, the works.
i'v been using 1gb of pc3200 kinston for the last week and it has been fine, i'm gonna swap back the ballistix today and see how it goes.

 

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@mercyless: hi mate, i am thinking of getting a refund but i've had them 9-10 months so i'd probably get a reduced refund if any.

@Dutch Guy: They are hot to touch when in use but i already have a fan blowing onto them.