Memory tits-up

[Tedster]

just had a couple of sticks go bad in my computer ( I presume 2 out of 3)

I have a stick of crucial pc3200

1 stick of kingston value

and another kingston - unknown, but perhaps hyper-x


after running for a long time, computer crashed.

Ran mem test, found bad blocks in the kingston sticks...... noticed one kingston was rather hot. crucial stick was fine after 3 passes.. Kingston sticks both failed individually between 1 and 3 passes.

 

[Spike]

All things said then, a pretty good thread title

Sorry to here about the problems. The good news is that normal DDR memory is cheap as hell these days

 

[Tedster]

turned out both the kingstons went bad. Only the crucial was fine after an overnight test.
I ordered more crucials.

 

[Tedster]

both turned out to be kingston value select. I have RMA'd them for lifetime warranty. I'll see if they stand behind their warranty.

In the meantime they'll be replaced by crucials.

If the RMA goes through, I'll sell the new replacements on Ebay.

 

[patio]

Or let me know ...always need more RAM.

patio.

 

[Tedster]

no problem. Kingston has not yet replied to my warranty request.


BTW- do you have kids named lawn chair & BBQ grill? haha just joking......

 

[patio]

You guessed it ! !

patio.

 

[Tedster]

looks like they are honoring the RMA.... I'll let you know when I put the replacement RAMS up for bid.

 

[Tedster]

Or let me know ...always need more RAM.

patio.

got it for sale on ebay..... as a matter of fact, I have 2 sticks..... the second will arrive at my house in a few days..... bid if you're interested.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6809473852&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MESE:IT&rd=1