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Ram can still function if the motherboard is defective, but ensure compatibility and stability.

Ram can still function if the motherboard is defective, but ensure compatibility and stability.

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jxzuzuzo
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05-31-2023, 10:13 AM
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While playing certain games, my PC unexpectedly shut down. When I smell the motherboard, it feels like a burning smell. Can I still use my RAM?
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05-31-2023, 10:13 AM #1

While playing certain games, my PC unexpectedly shut down. When I smell the motherboard, it feels like a burning smell. Can I still use my RAM?

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05-31-2023, 10:30 PM
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Given that this is an FM2 motherboard, I'd say you've had a good run with it. Time to upgrade. No real way to know if the RAM is still good without testing it in another board. That damage kind of looks like the PSU might have started nuking the board (I've seen them do this before completely failing). However, if money is an issue, there is a member here that may have something older like this available on a budget. Here's the thread, it's unclear as to whether the board / CPU / RAM work, but they're looking to upgrade the internals anyway. Maybe you could make them an offer on the board / CPU / RAM if they're operational. Edited August 20, 2022 by An0maly_76 Revised, more info
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05-31-2023, 10:30 PM #2

Given that this is an FM2 motherboard, I'd say you've had a good run with it. Time to upgrade. No real way to know if the RAM is still good without testing it in another board. That damage kind of looks like the PSU might have started nuking the board (I've seen them do this before completely failing). However, if money is an issue, there is a member here that may have something older like this available on a budget. Here's the thread, it's unclear as to whether the board / CPU / RAM work, but they're looking to upgrade the internals anyway. Maybe you could make them an offer on the board / CPU / RAM if they're operational. Edited August 20, 2022 by An0maly_76 Revised, more info

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06-01-2023, 08:45 AM
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If the DIMMs work together, it should be okay. I think DDR3 is becoming the standard for both. Also, make sure to check your posts before sharing—there were many nested quotes making it hard to track your last message, as the site doesn’t always show them clearly. The 'Expand' option can sometimes be overlooked, and you might need to dig through details to see what’s new.
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06-01-2023, 08:45 AM #3

If the DIMMs work together, it should be okay. I think DDR3 is becoming the standard for both. Also, make sure to check your posts before sharing—there were many nested quotes making it hard to track your last message, as the site doesn’t always show them clearly. The 'Expand' option can sometimes be overlooked, and you might need to dig through details to see what’s new.

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