Can memory issues from a failed MemTest be resolved?

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Can memory issues from a failed MemTest be resolved?

Can memory issues from a failed MemTest be resolved?

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CG_Snipey
Junior Member

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10-31-2019, 10:03 AM

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I own a 2x8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3200 CL16 kit. It was part of a friend's Ryzen 5 3600 build that experienced memory problems. After assisting with the setup, he gave it to me when he needed new RAM. This was some time ago, and it seems the RAM isn't eligible for return or replacement. I ran MemTest on both sticks, but the results were poor—almost every read returned an error. The system failed the test in under 3 minutes and 30 seconds. It also didn’t work properly when running at 3200MHz. I managed to get it to post with XMP enabled at 2666MHz, which matched my intended configuration for an H-series Intel board, but errors persisted. Are there any options to improve or fix the memory?

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CG_Snipey

10-31-2019, 10:03 AM #1

I own a 2x8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3200 CL16 kit. It was part of a friend's Ryzen 5 3600 build that experienced memory problems. After assisting with the setup, he gave it to me when he needed new RAM. This was some time ago, and it seems the RAM isn't eligible for return or replacement. I ran MemTest on both sticks, but the results were poor—almost every read returned an error. The system failed the test in under 3 minutes and 30 seconds. It also didn’t work properly when running at 3200MHz. I managed to get it to post with XMP enabled at 2666MHz, which matched my intended configuration for an H-series Intel board, but errors persisted. Are there any options to improve or fix the memory?

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Black_Vortex
Junior Member

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10-31-2019, 04:20 PM

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Go to Best Buy for recycling and purchase a replacement stick. This seems like the most eco-friendly approach to fixing the RAM. You could also experiment with adjusting the voltage to check for improvements, but it’s likely the device is already beyond repair.

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Black_Vortex

10-31-2019, 04:20 PM #2

Go to Best Buy for recycling and purchase a replacement stick. This seems like the most eco-friendly approach to fixing the RAM. You could also experiment with adjusting the voltage to check for improvements, but it’s likely the device is already beyond repair.