August 9, 200916 yr Hi Everyone,Well, the Corsair memory I purchased (7-8-7-20) just went bad, it happened in a heartbeat. The computer was just sitting idle for about ten minutes, then a sudden reboot and now the inability to reboot the system in Windows.Memtest found close to 3,000 errors during the first two tests. I just got done completing their RMA form.This is the second time I purchased their state-of-the-art, top-of-the-line memory only to have it go bad. I'm beginning to wonder about this companies quality.Anyway, looks like I won't be flying for awhile. Former Beta Tester - (for a few companies) - As well as provide Regional Voice Set Recordings Two: AMD-9950X | One: AMD-7950X3D | Three: Asus TUF 4090s | Three: 64GB DDR5 RAM 6000mhz | Three: Cosair 1300 P/S | Three: 990Pro 2TB NVME One: Eugenius ECS2512 - 2.5 GHz Switch | Three: Ice Giant Elite CPU Coolers | Three: 75" 4K UHDTVs | One: Boeing 737NG Flight Deck
August 9, 200916 yr Sorry to hear that Mike. What will you be getting to replace it with or will they only let you do an even swap?Jim Jim Wenham
August 9, 200916 yr Author Hi Jim,It will be the same as last time, an even swap. I read somewhere there were problems with the quality of the Elpida “Hyper” based ICs, don't remember where I read/heard it. Sorry to hear that Mike. What will you be getting to replace it with or will they only let you do an even swap?Jim Former Beta Tester - (for a few companies) - As well as provide Regional Voice Set Recordings Two: AMD-9950X | One: AMD-7950X3D | Three: Asus TUF 4090s | Three: 64GB DDR5 RAM 6000mhz | Three: Cosair 1300 P/S | Three: 990Pro 2TB NVME One: Eugenius ECS2512 - 2.5 GHz Switch | Three: Ice Giant Elite CPU Coolers | Three: 75" 4K UHDTVs | One: Boeing 737NG Flight Deck
August 9, 200916 yr Hi Jim,It will be the same as last time, an even swap. I read somewhere there were problems with the quality of the Elpida
August 9, 200916 yr Hi Jim,It will be the same as last time, an even swap. I read somewhere there were problems with the quality of the Elpida Glenn Ryzen 3700X, X570 Pro Wifi, 32GB 3600mhz RAM, Nvidia Titan Xp "Galactic Empire", RM750x PSU, H700 case, 2x NVMe M2 SSD, 1x SATA SSD
August 9, 200916 yr Author Hi,Sorry to hear that JK, looks like we're in the same boat. The memory modules I purchased are the DDR3-2000 (7-8-7-20), I paid close to $500.00 for the 6-gig set. I hope they got the quality of the IC's worked out before they send me the replacements. DDR3-2000?anandtech ran a story regarding the Elpida IC's being iffy.Some good 1600 at CAS 6 such as the Mushkin Redline would be my choice. Former Beta Tester - (for a few companies) - As well as provide Regional Voice Set Recordings Two: AMD-9950X | One: AMD-7950X3D | Three: Asus TUF 4090s | Three: 64GB DDR5 RAM 6000mhz | Three: Cosair 1300 P/S | Three: 990Pro 2TB NVME One: Eugenius ECS2512 - 2.5 GHz Switch | Three: Ice Giant Elite CPU Coolers | Three: 75" 4K UHDTVs | One: Boeing 737NG Flight Deck
August 9, 200916 yr Hi Everyone,Well, the Corsair memory I purchased (7-8-7-20) just went bad, it happened in a heartbeat. The computer was just sitting idle for about ten minutes, then a sudden reboot and now the inability to reboot the system in Windows.Memtest found close to 3,000 errors during the first two tests. I just got done completing their RMA form.This is the second time I purchased their state-of-the-art, top-of-the-line memory only to have it go bad. I'm beginning to wonder about this companies quality.Anyway, looks like I won't be flying for awhile.Corsair has a great support/RMA system. Contact RamGuy at the Corsair forums. http://forum.corsair.com/v3/index.php
August 10, 200916 yr Corsair has a great support/RMA system. Contact RamGuy at the Corsair forums. http://forum.corsair.com/v3/index.php I have to agree with McCrash on their RMA system. I have first hand experience with Corsair's RMA with DDR and DDR2 ram. After RMA's the DDR's twice and the DDR2 once I will never buy Corsair again. Always worked great for 3-4 months then 1 stick would go bad.Muskin and GSkill DDR2/DDR3 have always treated me well and IMO are the best to purchase now.
August 11, 200916 yr Although I am very sorry about your experience, I have Corsair for couple of years now, although only DDR2 ("slower" and faster ones too), but they never went bad.But working in electronics shop, I see many broken devices. Even after 1 month. It's the quality of production lately, it's not only hitting computer market, but everything else.I only think we just have to go through it, there is no other choice.
August 19, 200916 yr Author Hi,Well, I finally got an RMA from Corsair. I cannot believe how long it took, guess they are extremely busy with all the RMA's they are handling due to the bad IC's.I shipped it overnight, they should have it by 3pm tomorrow. Lets see how long it takes to get a replacement. Former Beta Tester - (for a few companies) - As well as provide Regional Voice Set Recordings Two: AMD-9950X | One: AMD-7950X3D | Three: Asus TUF 4090s | Three: 64GB DDR5 RAM 6000mhz | Three: Cosair 1300 P/S | Three: 990Pro 2TB NVME One: Eugenius ECS2512 - 2.5 GHz Switch | Three: Ice Giant Elite CPU Coolers | Three: 75" 4K UHDTVs | One: Boeing 737NG Flight Deck
August 19, 200916 yr Hi,Well, I finally got an RMA from Corsair. I cannot believe how long it took, guess they are extremely busy with all the RMA's they are handling due to the bad IC's.I shipped it overnight, they should have it by 3pm tomorrow. Lets see how long it takes to get a replacement.That sucks Mike. I got my replacements from Mushkin within a week of submitting the RMA. And they even sent them first and included a return shipping label to ship back the bad sticks. Corsair should do the same ESPECIALLY since you bought their flagship product. To keep you waiting this long is in my opinion bad customer service.I think maybe you need to light a fire under somebody's butt over @ Corsair. You paid top dollar, you should receive in kind.-jk
August 20, 200916 yr You're not the only one Mike. I submitted my RMA request last week for the 1866 version with the Elpida problem, which they said I would receive a reply within 24 hours. After 8 days I called Corsair back and the Customer Service person emailed an RMA number with no instructions or return address. Where did you send yours back to? I assume they didn't give you the option to return them after you received your replacements like JK did from Mushkin...that would be my preference as I can still run my machine on the remaining 4GB of RAM... Tim Hughes
August 20, 200916 yr Author Hi,No replacements from Corsair until they received my bad modules. I sent mine to the address listed below. Make sure you have the RMA number on the outside of the shipping package.Mail To--------Attn: RMA DepartmentCorsair Memory, Inc.46221 Landing ParkwayFremont, CA, USA 94538Corsair's Shipping Instructions-----------------------------------Your RMA# is 1#####9PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS: * DO NOT return any memory modules, SD cards or USB drives in standard mailing envelopes. Please only use a padded envelope or a box. * We strongly recommend using a carrier that will provide you with a tracking # and option for insurance on your package. Any package that arrives empty will be returned to the sender. Corsair is not liable for any lost/stolen packages. We will only replace the product which we physically receive. * Please make sure your complete address is listed on the outside of the package. Please make sure that your name, RMA#, telephone # and address is included within the package. UPS & FedEx shipping stores do not include your address on their shipping label. * Please include a copy of the e-mail RMA Confirmation with your shipmentCORSAIR REPLACEMENT COMMITMENT: * Once your package is received, and the contents verified with your original RMA request, Corsair will ship your replacement order. This process is handled within 24-48 hours of receiving your package. * Corsair customer service will contact you within 24-48hrs if we are unable process your RMA based on the contents of the package we receive. All replacement orders are shipped via UPS services. A tracking number is available upon request.If you have any questions regarding your return please contact:Corsair RMA DepartmentTF: 888-222-4346 M-F 8:00AM to 5:00PM (PST)[email protected] You're not the only one Mike. I submitted my RMA request last week for the 1866 version with the Elpida problem, which they said I would receive a reply within 24 hours. After 8 days I called Corsair back and the Customer Service person emailed an RMA number with no instructions or return address. Where did you send yours back to? I assume they didn't give you the option to return them after you received your replacements like JK did from Mushkin...that would be my preference as I can still run my machine on the remaining 4GB of RAM... Former Beta Tester - (for a few companies) - As well as provide Regional Voice Set Recordings Two: AMD-9950X | One: AMD-7950X3D | Three: Asus TUF 4090s | Three: 64GB DDR5 RAM 6000mhz | Three: Cosair 1300 P/S | Three: 990Pro 2TB NVME One: Eugenius ECS2512 - 2.5 GHz Switch | Three: Ice Giant Elite CPU Coolers | Three: 75" 4K UHDTVs | One: Boeing 737NG Flight Deck
August 20, 200916 yr Author Hi,Well, they have the memory. They signed for it this morning at 10:30am. Lets see how long it takes to get my replacements. Former Beta Tester - (for a few companies) - As well as provide Regional Voice Set Recordings Two: AMD-9950X | One: AMD-7950X3D | Three: Asus TUF 4090s | Three: 64GB DDR5 RAM 6000mhz | Three: Cosair 1300 P/S | Three: 990Pro 2TB NVME One: Eugenius ECS2512 - 2.5 GHz Switch | Three: Ice Giant Elite CPU Coolers | Three: 75" 4K UHDTVs | One: Boeing 737NG Flight Deck
August 27, 200916 yr Author Hi,Well, just about a week and not a peep out of Corsair. They haven't even updated my status on their web page other than my RAM has been received.Looks like this will be my last set from them.I'm thinking of getting something to keep as a standby. What do you guys thing about the following RAM modules?.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820226052Thanks Former Beta Tester - (for a few companies) - As well as provide Regional Voice Set Recordings Two: AMD-9950X | One: AMD-7950X3D | Three: Asus TUF 4090s | Three: 64GB DDR5 RAM 6000mhz | Three: Cosair 1300 P/S | Three: 990Pro 2TB NVME One: Eugenius ECS2512 - 2.5 GHz Switch | Three: Ice Giant Elite CPU Coolers | Three: 75" 4K UHDTVs | One: Boeing 737NG Flight Deck
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