F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Check if the RAM is damaged or if it can be repaired. Unusual startup behavior may indicate an issue.

Check if the RAM is damaged or if it can be repaired. Unusual startup behavior may indicate an issue.

Check if the RAM is damaged or if it can be repaired. Unusual startup behavior may indicate an issue.

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SGFusion
Junior Member
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12-22-2016, 07:34 AM
#1
Hey everyone, I’m facing a problem with four RAM modules. Three of them are DDR3, 1600Mhz, 4GB, CL 9.9,9,9,28, but they stopped working completely. I powered off the PC fully functional and tried to restart it the next morning. When I came back, only one stick (1333Mhz, 4GB) was still operational. The other three were completely dead—no beep, just fans spinning and the case running.

I figured out that the fourth stick was different in type and size, yet it was still failing. When I tried to boot up with just that one stick, the system started without any issues. This is strange because earlier I had a RAM failure that would cause a beep and a restart right after.

I’m wondering if the issue is with one RAM module being defective or if there’s a way to fix it. If you have more details, let me know. My board is a Gigabyte X77 DH3 ATX with BIOS F16, running an Intel E3 1230 V2 Xeon, 970 GTX, and all four RAM slots are working normally at 1333Mhz. The PSU is a 530W Bequiet unit.
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SGFusion
12-22-2016, 07:34 AM #1

Hey everyone, I’m facing a problem with four RAM modules. Three of them are DDR3, 1600Mhz, 4GB, CL 9.9,9,9,28, but they stopped working completely. I powered off the PC fully functional and tried to restart it the next morning. When I came back, only one stick (1333Mhz, 4GB) was still operational. The other three were completely dead—no beep, just fans spinning and the case running.

I figured out that the fourth stick was different in type and size, yet it was still failing. When I tried to boot up with just that one stick, the system started without any issues. This is strange because earlier I had a RAM failure that would cause a beep and a restart right after.

I’m wondering if the issue is with one RAM module being defective or if there’s a way to fix it. If you have more details, let me know. My board is a Gigabyte X77 DH3 ATX with BIOS F16, running an Intel E3 1230 V2 Xeon, 970 GTX, and all four RAM slots are working normally at 1333Mhz. The PSU is a 530W Bequiet unit.

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FishandChipsYT
Junior Member
7
01-03-2017, 11:16 PM
#2
Can I check voltage levels? Visit their site for warranty details. All GeIL memory comes with a lifetime warranty—reach out for guidance.
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FishandChipsYT
01-03-2017, 11:16 PM #2

Can I check voltage levels? Visit their site for warranty details. All GeIL memory comes with a lifetime warranty—reach out for guidance.

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heatplayz
Junior Member
17
01-23-2017, 03:22 AM
#3
Might relate to a mobile or CPU problem.
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heatplayz
01-23-2017, 03:22 AM #3

Might relate to a mobile or CPU problem.

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alejandrobo1
Posting Freak
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01-30-2017, 07:55 AM
#4
Check the CPU's dead memory channels. Swap in another stick to test if it resolves the issue.
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alejandrobo1
01-30-2017, 07:55 AM #4

Check the CPU's dead memory channels. Swap in another stick to test if it resolves the issue.

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01-30-2017, 07:15 PM
#5
I purchased it used from eBay. I can't verify the voltage directly. Would it function with a simple voltage meter?
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ReisingerJocke
01-30-2017, 07:15 PM #5

I purchased it used from eBay. I can't verify the voltage directly. Would it function with a simple voltage meter?

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DaNiggaSWAG
Senior Member
539
01-30-2017, 09:37 PM
#6
You could investigate by testing different methods or conditions. As for why the three sticks act alike, it might depend on their material, shape, or alignment.
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DaNiggaSWAG
01-30-2017, 09:37 PM #6

You could investigate by testing different methods or conditions. As for why the three sticks act alike, it might depend on their material, shape, or alignment.

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Quietvenom
Member
193
02-01-2017, 10:34 AM
#7
According to what I understand, the warranty doesn’t mention anything about transferability. I haven’t faced any problems with a vendor when purchasing something on Amazon or other marketplaces.
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Quietvenom
02-01-2017, 10:34 AM #7

According to what I understand, the warranty doesn’t mention anything about transferability. I haven’t faced any problems with a vendor when purchasing something on Amazon or other marketplaces.