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Checking if your RAM stick is faulty? (Using GSKill Ripjaws)

Checking if your RAM stick is faulty? (Using GSKill Ripjaws)

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Meep06
Junior Member
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08-07-2021, 12:25 PM
#1
Some unimportant background: Long story short, I'm from Pakistan. Recently I built my first "actual" Gaming PC. With how degraded our currency is I can't afford to buy parts locally using my Pocket money. So, when my grand father was visiting me from the US. I bought some PC parts from there. Which included a kit of 32GB Ram from GSkill (it c ame with the motherboard as a combo for a good price otherwise I would have never bought such a premium item) Some important background: The ebay listing stated that the reason for selling this ram with the Mobo (MSI Pro Z690-A Wifi DDR5) was because they both worked well together and was a good combination. I bought it. And the seller sounded very generous with 100% positive reviews. Well after a month from the purchase my grandfather finally came to Pakistan. I opened the packages and everything was packed extremely well. Everything had a separate zip lock back and everything. And everything was in perfect condition. Origin of Issue: Unfortunately, after I built my PC it wouldn't boot. It would flash red CPU light on the motherboard (EZ Debug LED) with the yellow DRAM. After two red flashes it would constantly stay on Yellow Light. After a lot of troubleshooting I finally realized one of the ram sticks was causing the issue. I can't afford to buy a new one because the only reason I purchased it was because it came with the motherboard and I thought I would not need to upgrade ever again since 32GB is more then enough. What I've tried so far: 1) Tried every combination of slots possible 2) Tried Each Slot Individually (One ram stick works in all slots, the faulty one doesn't work in any) 3) Reseated the CPU 4) Reset the Bios To factory Settings 5) Updated the Bios to the lastest Version 6) Enabled and Disabled XMP 7) Kept the PC on for about 30mins with the orange yellow light hoping the Mobo might reconfigure itself. 8) Cleaned the RAM 9) Rest the CMOS Battery Possible Solutions that I've already tried: I did contact the seller and even though it wasn't his responsibility to help me (because it had already been like 2-3 months after the purchase) he still replied to all my messages trying his best to help me. He stated the RAM worked with the motherboard and that's exactly why he sold it with the motherboard. He sounded an honest guy so I don't think he shipped me a faulty product and the ram couldn't have been damaged during transport either because it was too well packed. In my city no one owns a DDR5 motherboard that I can use to test the ram, and also I can't RMA the ram because my country has a restrictions on shipping electronics internationally. My Specs: i3 13100f (could it be that the CPU doesn't support the 6000mhz but why does one ram stick works then?) MSI Pro Z690-A Wifi (Could it be bent pins but why would one ram stick one work then?) GSkill Ripjaws 6000mhz 32GB (Is the ram just dead? Is it possible to fix it?)
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Meep06
08-07-2021, 12:25 PM #1

Some unimportant background: Long story short, I'm from Pakistan. Recently I built my first "actual" Gaming PC. With how degraded our currency is I can't afford to buy parts locally using my Pocket money. So, when my grand father was visiting me from the US. I bought some PC parts from there. Which included a kit of 32GB Ram from GSkill (it c ame with the motherboard as a combo for a good price otherwise I would have never bought such a premium item) Some important background: The ebay listing stated that the reason for selling this ram with the Mobo (MSI Pro Z690-A Wifi DDR5) was because they both worked well together and was a good combination. I bought it. And the seller sounded very generous with 100% positive reviews. Well after a month from the purchase my grandfather finally came to Pakistan. I opened the packages and everything was packed extremely well. Everything had a separate zip lock back and everything. And everything was in perfect condition. Origin of Issue: Unfortunately, after I built my PC it wouldn't boot. It would flash red CPU light on the motherboard (EZ Debug LED) with the yellow DRAM. After two red flashes it would constantly stay on Yellow Light. After a lot of troubleshooting I finally realized one of the ram sticks was causing the issue. I can't afford to buy a new one because the only reason I purchased it was because it came with the motherboard and I thought I would not need to upgrade ever again since 32GB is more then enough. What I've tried so far: 1) Tried every combination of slots possible 2) Tried Each Slot Individually (One ram stick works in all slots, the faulty one doesn't work in any) 3) Reseated the CPU 4) Reset the Bios To factory Settings 5) Updated the Bios to the lastest Version 6) Enabled and Disabled XMP 7) Kept the PC on for about 30mins with the orange yellow light hoping the Mobo might reconfigure itself. 8) Cleaned the RAM 9) Rest the CMOS Battery Possible Solutions that I've already tried: I did contact the seller and even though it wasn't his responsibility to help me (because it had already been like 2-3 months after the purchase) he still replied to all my messages trying his best to help me. He stated the RAM worked with the motherboard and that's exactly why he sold it with the motherboard. He sounded an honest guy so I don't think he shipped me a faulty product and the ram couldn't have been damaged during transport either because it was too well packed. In my city no one owns a DDR5 motherboard that I can use to test the ram, and also I can't RMA the ram because my country has a restrictions on shipping electronics internationally. My Specs: i3 13100f (could it be that the CPU doesn't support the 6000mhz but why does one ram stick works then?) MSI Pro Z690-A Wifi (Could it be bent pins but why would one ram stick one work then?) GSkill Ripjaws 6000mhz 32GB (Is the ram just dead? Is it possible to fix it?)

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ZakkW
Member
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08-13-2021, 06:17 PM
#2
Your words make sense. There’s nothing else to try. (You attempted the stock configuration, correct? That should help.) However, you’ll need just 16GB of RAM.
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ZakkW
08-13-2021, 06:17 PM #2

Your words make sense. There’s nothing else to try. (You attempted the stock configuration, correct? That should help.) However, you’ll need just 16GB of RAM.

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Gaspoda
Member
246
08-13-2021, 08:57 PM
#3
I understand, I’m using the single stick but the pricey one isn’t feeling right. I thought it might be a CPU problem or an issue with the Mobo settings. I’m wondering if there’s no other way to check if the RAM is faulty without another DDR5 Mobo.
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Gaspoda
08-13-2021, 08:57 PM #3

I understand, I’m using the single stick but the pricey one isn’t feeling right. I thought it might be a CPU problem or an issue with the Mobo settings. I’m wondering if there’s no other way to check if the RAM is faulty without another DDR5 Mobo.