Gigabyte (Aorus) provides software that causes permanent harm to RAM.
Gigabyte (Aorus) provides software that causes permanent harm to RAM.
RAM tends to last a long time, often without issues. I own DDR3 units that function well and have passed memory tests. DDR2 models also work, and many retro fans still use older components. However, it’s possible the board wasn’t suited for these parts. Whether Gigabyte intentionally caused problems isn’t clear. There are cases where makers modify devices to shorten their lifespan. I recently swapped an SSD in a client’s HP AIO PC that was about five years old. I looked up instructions on YouTube and found an official guide for the same model, which mentioned extra steps to avoid damaging the screen. It warned that skipping those steps could break the screen. HP advised being careful and only opening it at a certain point to prevent cracks. Unfortunately, these companies often prioritize profit over reliability, making them hard to trust. The responsibility for Gigabyte’s role remains uncertain, but given its age, it seems unlikely they’d make such changes.
It's disappointing, but it seems unlikely they promoted compatibility with your board.
The software is quite disorganized, making it hard to identify their own products. You need AORUS ENGINE to begin adjusting the LED colors in Fusion RGB. My problem began when I tried changing the LED color on AORUS ENGINE, which ended up causing a BSOD... lol.