I have gotten 2 RAM sticks in the mail that are curved, I assume because of the way they were shipped.

[Ozzy0708]

I have gotten 2 4GB RAM sticks in the mail today, they were slightly curved and I won't be able to test them until Sunday, so, I really just need assurance right now that they still might work if I very carefully straighten them out. The curved wouldn't keep the sticks from working digitally, would they??? I really, honestly appreciate any help I can get on this...
If you must know, they are Team Elite Plus 1600 DDR3 RAM sticks.

 

[zephyrrct]

Where did you buy them from? If they're damaged, which it sounds like they are, return them asap.

 

[Ozzy0708]

I bought them from Newegg

 

[zephyrrct]

They have a good RMA system. Have you already taken them out of all the packaging? Sometimes theyre picky about that.

You can test them in your computer anyway, but you risk damaging your motherboard.

 

[Tradesman1]

Should be straight, if curved along the length, may have been left out in the heat, might have broken/cracked solder points, etc. I'd take some pictures and send them back with an explanation of why

 

[Ozzy0708]

I have already tested them and 1 is working, the other isn't, so now I need to know if I get this RAM stick http://www.dronfieldcomputers.uk/team-elite-4gb-ddr3-1x4gb-1600mhz-pc3-12800-cl11-with-heatsink-134-p.asp will it work with the other stick alright? It seems to match up all specs as the other one. Specs for my other stick http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313429&cm_re=team_elite_plus_8gb-_-20-313-429-_-Product
Would appreciate the help here too.