My new Ram Stick does not fit

[SideWays408]

I am looking for someone who is very technical savy and can help me out with a problem i have.


This is my motherboard

http://www.ascendtech.us/dell-tp406-xps-420-motherboard_i_mb4755delltp406.aspx

Specification:

Intel® X38 Express Chipset ICH9R
Socket LGA775 Supporting Core Duo Processors
4 Dual Channel DIMM connectors Supporting DDR2 667 800MHz
8 GB MAX system memory
16x, 8x, and 1x PCI-Express Slots
Integrated Intel 82566DC 10/100/1000 Lan
IEEE 1394a connection
Audio HDA 7.1 channel
1 RCA and Optical connectors
5 Serial ATA Hard Disk Connectors
One Floppy Connector
3 PCI Card Slots
6 + 2 USB 2.0 Ports

This is my CURRENT Ram Sticks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1GB-Qimonda...0265347?pt=US_Memory_RAM_&hash=item43ca811283

1GB Qimonda - DDR2 PC2-5300(667MHz) - (HYS64T128020HU-3S-B)

And this is the ram stick i purchased.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160673304651

Capacity 8GB (2X4GB) MEMORY
Form Factor DIMM
Pins 240-Pin
Rank Quad
Speed PC2-5300 667MHz
Technology DDR2 ECC Fully Buffered
Voltage 1.8V
Other LOW DENSITY 36 CHIP, ECC FULLY BUFFERED, FB 4RX4

But the Ram stick i purchased does not fit into my motherboard slot. The notch near the center of the Ram Stick is slightly off. I know this can be caused due to the ram stick not being 240pin but instead a 184pin BUT the ram stick is 240pin. Does anyone know what specification causes the notch to be put in a slightly different place so i dont make the same mistake in the future???

Top is my current ram

Bottom is ram i purchased that wont fit

 

[Ubrales]

Your motherboard will accept DDR 2 non-ECC RAM 667 MHz. The RAM you purchased is ECC.

 

[SchizTech]

The bottom is fully buffered RAM (5300f), a form of ECC made for servers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fully_Buffered_DIMM

 

[damric]

The bottom stick in the picture is a fake, and it looks like DDR3. Those stickers are just BS.

 

[SchizTech]

The bottom stick in the picture is a fake, and it looks like DDR3. Those stickers are just BS.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:FB-DIMM_DDR2_vs._DDR2_photo_with_pin_count.jpg

 

[maxwellmelon]

Your motherboard will accept DDR 2 non-ECC RAM 667 MHz. The RAM you purchased is ECC.

The bottom is fully buffered RAM (5300f), a form of ECC made for servers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fully_Buffered_DIMM

The bottom stick in the picture is a fake, and it looks like DDR3. Those stickers are just BS.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:FB-DIMM_DDR2_vs._DDR2_photo_with_pin_count.jpg

he just brought server memory. its ddr2 server memory with ecc. ddr3 notch is different spot

 

[SideWays408]

You guys are very quick. Thanks for the help i appreciate it.

 

[SideWays408]

I am curious.. (Just trying to learn stuff)

You guys mentioned that the RAM i purchased is ECC and that is why it did not work.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380813941597?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

What about that ram stick??? It is also ECC but the Pin Notch at the bottom of it is in the 64-65 slot. So would that not mean that it would fit even though it is ECC??

 

[Ubrales]

ECC RAM will cause problems when installed on a non-ECC motherboard even if the notches match. And regarding eBay, Caveat Emptor!

 

[SideWays408]

ECC RAM will cause problems when installed on a non-ECC motherboard even if the notches match. And regarding eBay, Caveat Emptor!

gotcha. Thanks.

Caveat Emptor??? I dont understand.

Nvm i looked it up lol

Buyer beware ehh?

 

[Yazan Al-Habal]

Check their size of the legs of RAM, If that doesn't fit, Buy a new one that fits.