Likely fell victim to a scam (resolved)
Likely fell victim to a scam (resolved)
Hello everyone, I purchased two 16 GB RAM sticks from Amazon, totaling 32 GB. I replaced my existing 8 GB sticks (16 GB) with them. When I tried to power on the computer, it didn’t turn on. I moved the new sticks into their slots and it started working much louder than before, but no display appeared. I then reinstalled the old sticks and had to adjust them as well. Eventually, the system booted up successfully and the BIOS reset. I also tested them on another machine, but they didn’t work there either—neither in one at a time. Here’s the link to the product page if you need more info: https://www.amazon.com/KingBank-Computer...r=8-8&th=1) I tried them in another system too, but they failed there as well. I’m really curious if this was a scam or just a mistake.
They offered a chance to return it within a month. What alternative device are you considering?
I don't recall the details, but both of your brothers' computers came from CLX.
Based on what I've seen, memory compatibility on Zen 2/3 can be quite tricky. It's often better to bring back the original units and opt for a different setup. I had to experiment with many RAM and board combinations before my Zen 3 system became stable. In the end, a Patriot Viper Steel 32GB DDR4-3200 stick with more relaxed timing settings worked well for booting and running smoothly, though it required some testing.