Faulty RAM stick, need new RAM.

[Pavel Pokidaylo]

Hi. One of my two 4 gig sticks is shot and I can't play anything besides World of Warcraft without it getting really choppy.

I've been waiting for new Nvidia GPUs and maybe some new CPUs to come out to build a new machine, although it is taking a while. Ideally, I'd get the 1180 Ti but I think it will be something close to a year before it's released =/

Anyway, in the meantime I need to fix this RAM issue. I could order one 4 gig stick to put in and be done with it for now but if it's possible, I'd rather just buy a 16 gig kit to use in my next machine. I just don't know if that's a good idea or not. Not sure what RAM my mobo can or can not use and what speed/capacity. Also have no idea what my future board would use.

Here's my build as it is now.

Mobo- MSI G45 Z87 Gaming
CPU- i5 4670k
Cooler- Noctua NH-D14
GPU- 980 Ti Classified
RAM- one 4 gig stick G.skill Ripjaws 1600
(previously two 4 gig sticks)
SSD- Samsung 940 pro 256g
HDD- WD Blue 1TB
PSU- Cooler Master 850W (I have a SeasonicX 1050W Gold in box not using yet)

Any help is appreciated thanks!

 

[XaveT]

Nothing is ever guaranteed, but if you use the same type/make/model of RAM it has a really good chance of working without further configuration.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

GSkill RAM has a lifetime warranty.

https://www.gskill.com/en/warranty

 

[Pavel Pokidaylo]

hey thanks for the reply. I'll see about getting it RMA'd but I've had it for like 5 years now and probably won't be able to find the receit.

 

[Pavel Pokidaylo]

Can an older mobo like mine use RAM that is more current like faster RAM and DDR4 or w.e it is now?

Ok I just sent them an RMA request on the website. I called them up and guy told me no receipt no problem. THanks.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Nope. DDR3 only. You can go faster than DDR3 1600 but it will make very little difference in most cases. Typical "good" DDR3 1600 will be 1.5v and have timings of 9-9-9-24. If you can find DDR3 1866 or even 2400 for the same price your board and CPU ( memory controller is on the CPU ) should handle it.

 

[Pavel Pokidaylo]

Ok that's good to know lol. I guess I'll just RMA this stick and hopefully they will ship me a functioning one soon. I'm in the process of moving right now anyway so it's not a big deal to wait I guess. I can still play WoW and even Overwatch if I lower the settings. I've been wanting to get back into Diablo 3 again so may try that. Thanks again bud!