[persentio]

Hi CDL,

I recently ran into problems with new OCZ RAM modules, however the odd thing is that all 4 RAM modules keep giving me errors in memtest86+ as well as cause BSODs within Windows (something like Memory_Management) no matter if I stick to Optimized Defaults, or manually configure the RAM modules to make it run as specified. I also did tweaks as recommended by OCZ support staff themselves with no luck.

Could it be that my motherboard's RAM modules are somehow faulty? I would not rule out that I might be extremely unlucky with all 4 for my RAM modules being faulty but now the Motherboard fault is more probable.

My support thread for OCZ as well as screenshots for your reference are here: Support Question Need help: OCZ3OB1600LV4GK seemingly unstable! - OCZ Forum

Thanks for your advise.

[dmspawn]

Hi,

Can you set the PERFORMANCE ENHANCE to STANDARD?



please let me know the result.

Thank you.

[persentio]

Hi bro dmspawn,

I have always set Performance enhance to Standard. All the errors from the stress tests were while the function was set to Standard.

[dmspawn]

you want to bring down the mobo and the rams for checking... we can check if our GeIL works... then try tweak your OCZ...

[persentio]

Ok. Will come down now.

Do I need to bring the entire motherboard box + packages?

Also, do you need me to leave my i7 860 on the motherboard? Or you guys can use your own to test? Because I am currently using a third party heatsink.

Any other essential items I need to bring down?

Thank you very much

[dmspawn]

it's ok... just mobo and rams and heatsink and cpu....

[persentio]

Ok. However problem is the heatsink is a Megahalems; very huge and heavy and because I don't drive I don't think I want to carry it up on the mrt horizontally. I scared I might bend the board and everything. So is it ok if I just dissassemble the Megahalems but leave the CPU in the socket, and bring the stock Intel cooler along?

[persentio]

Hi Bro Derrick,

Thanks for your company's prompt service today. Just got back and tried stress testing but in the end still got errors in both memtest86+ and Prime95, so I guess its really the RAM problems.. Will go and exchange them. Sorry for the inconvenience...

[dmspawn]

Thanks... DO keep us updated...

[persentio]

Hi Bro Derrick,

Got the RAMs exchanged today and the BL service staff told me he tested all the 4 new modules for 15 hours under memtest86+ with no errors. I brought home to self test and so far so good within memtest86+ and Prime95 for 1 pair; running for about total 3 hours now no problems. Think the other pair should be no problem too.

Can't believe I so unlucky to get 4 broken modules though..

Once again thank you so much for your company's service and sorry about the inconvenience!

[dmspawn]

Glad to know your problem is resolved... That's the least we can do... thank you for your support too...

Cheers... enjoy your rig!!!