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Purchased a new set of four RAM sticks, but only two are functioning properly.

Purchased a new set of four RAM sticks, but only two are functioning properly.

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Gaming_Waters
Junior Member
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07-19-2018, 03:33 PM
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Dear team, I purchased Trident Z neo. It arrived in four sticks. Two function without any effort. The other two aren't working (my Amber light on DRAM on Asus Q-LED). I tried cleaning them, but that didn't help. One working stick was tested in every RAM slot and it worked perfectly. I also tried each of the non-working sticks across all slots, but it won't boot. What should I do next? CPU: Intel Core i9-9900k Motherboard: ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING (BIOS updated to version 2004, 2021/11/29) RAM (New): Trident Z Neo DDR4-3200 CL16-18-18-38 1.35V 128GB (4x32GB) F4-3200C16Q-128GTZN
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Gaming_Waters
07-19-2018, 03:33 PM #1

Dear team, I purchased Trident Z neo. It arrived in four sticks. Two function without any effort. The other two aren't working (my Amber light on DRAM on Asus Q-LED). I tried cleaning them, but that didn't help. One working stick was tested in every RAM slot and it worked perfectly. I also tried each of the non-working sticks across all slots, but it won't boot. What should I do next? CPU: Intel Core i9-9900k Motherboard: ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING (BIOS updated to version 2004, 2021/11/29) RAM (New): Trident Z Neo DDR4-3200 CL16-18-18-38 1.35V 128GB (4x32GB) F4-3200C16Q-128GTZN

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MarcMcvey
Member
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07-19-2018, 04:14 PM
#2
It seems you've checked all possible ways to confirm a faulty RAM module. Now you just need to request a refund or reach out to the manufacturer for an RMA.
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MarcMcvey
07-19-2018, 04:14 PM #2

It seems you've checked all possible ways to confirm a faulty RAM module. Now you just need to request a refund or reach out to the manufacturer for an RMA.

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MichaelFW
Member
171
07-20-2018, 01:16 AM
#3
I'll reach out to Amazon again, then. Thank you.
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MichaelFW
07-20-2018, 01:16 AM #3

I'll reach out to Amazon again, then. Thank you.

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_unknown___
Member
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07-20-2018, 08:25 AM
#4
Please verify the two "faulty" RAM sticks are indeed genuine RAM modules. You can find RAM sticks that serve as RGB lighting to enhance your computer's appearance. Check the weights and inspect any labels on the faulty sticks for markings indicating they aren't RAM modules, such as "this is not a RAM module." An example can be found here: https://www.amazon.ca/CORSAIR-Vengeance-...QSY96?th=1
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_unknown___
07-20-2018, 08:25 AM #4

Please verify the two "faulty" RAM sticks are indeed genuine RAM modules. You can find RAM sticks that serve as RGB lighting to enhance your computer's appearance. Check the weights and inspect any labels on the faulty sticks for markings indicating they aren't RAM modules, such as "this is not a RAM module." An example can be found here: https://www.amazon.ca/CORSAIR-Vengeance-...QSY96?th=1

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07-22-2018, 07:53 AM
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I wasn't aware of anything like that before! What a shock!
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xXAguaMarineXx
07-22-2018, 07:53 AM #5

I wasn't aware of anything like that before! What a shock!

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FureaMC
Senior Member
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07-22-2018, 09:45 AM
#6
They all have identical weight and appearance. The Amazon page is also available here: G.Skill Trident Z RGB Series 128GB (4 x 32GB) 288-Pin SDRAM (PC4-25600) DDR4 3200 CL16-18-18-38 1.35V Quad Channel Desktop Memory Model F4-3200C16Q-128GTZR.
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FureaMC
07-22-2018, 09:45 AM #6

They all have identical weight and appearance. The Amazon page is also available here: G.Skill Trident Z RGB Series 128GB (4 x 32GB) 288-Pin SDRAM (PC4-25600) DDR4 3200 CL16-18-18-38 1.35V Quad Channel Desktop Memory Model F4-3200C16Q-128GTZR.

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Sven_Weetj
Member
220
08-06-2018, 12:18 PM
#7
Its honestly really dumb but it certainly exists hahah Ya from that link that's for sure 4 REAL dram sticks , where you have received 2 faulty ones. Best to contact amazon for an exchange (you will have to send all 4 back and get a brand new package)
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Sven_Weetj
08-06-2018, 12:18 PM #7

Its honestly really dumb but it certainly exists hahah Ya from that link that's for sure 4 REAL dram sticks , where you have received 2 faulty ones. Best to contact amazon for an exchange (you will have to send all 4 back and get a brand new package)

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Chain_Effect
Junior Member
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08-06-2018, 01:10 PM
#8
I'll test them on a different machine as well tomorrow.
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Chain_Effect
08-06-2018, 01:10 PM #8

I'll test them on a different machine as well tomorrow.

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MS_TWINS
Member
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08-13-2018, 05:08 PM
#9
It's accurate, though I'm aware only Corsair and Gigabyte produced those. G.Skill TridentZ series are complete RAM modules. Speaking of, I also use four G.Skill TridentZ sticks and all the RGB lights should be active. The main issue I encountered was that two of the four wouldn't illuminate, yet I still had all four functional sticks. Since it's Amazon, swapping them should be straightforward. No need to reach out to G.Skill directly. I think they include a lifetime warranty if purchased from a trusted retailer.
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MS_TWINS
08-13-2018, 05:08 PM #9

It's accurate, though I'm aware only Corsair and Gigabyte produced those. G.Skill TridentZ series are complete RAM modules. Speaking of, I also use four G.Skill TridentZ sticks and all the RGB lights should be active. The main issue I encountered was that two of the four wouldn't illuminate, yet I still had all four functional sticks. Since it's Amazon, swapping them should be straightforward. No need to reach out to G.Skill directly. I think they include a lifetime warranty if purchased from a trusted retailer.

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Sqorck
Junior Member
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08-13-2018, 05:54 PM
#10
What the heck?! I get it, turning down the lights is fine, but wow!
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Sqorck
08-13-2018, 05:54 PM #10

What the heck?! I get it, turning down the lights is fine, but wow!

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