Corsair 2700 -- doesn't run right at spec, but...

[Shade4ever]

First, my system:

Athlon 2600+ (2.08/166) @ 2.08/190 (default voltage)
Chaintech 7NJS
Original GeForce3
2 x 512 Corsair XMS 2700
hard drives, cd, etc...
Koolance case (watercooling)

My question is based on this: The ram will NOT do 166 @ CAS 2 as it claims, regardless of 2.6/2.7 voltage. However, it runs stably under Prime95, 3dmark2k1, and Sandra at 190/6-3-3-2.5
I realize the timings aren't the best, but a) I don't have any other DDR lying around, and b) I don't know that it would do any better if it were replaced.

Should I RMA it and hope the replacements are better?

 

[chizow]

If it doesn't do its rated speed, have it RMA'd through Corsair (go to House of Help forums). If you're satisfied with those timings (which are very nice @ 190MHz), then you'll have to decide if its worth it. Is it LL or C2 btw?

Chiz

 

[Shade4ever]

It's regular C2, I bought it before I knew the LL existed. It'll run at 166, but only with a 2.5 latency, it crashes everything but windows @166/C2. Something tells me it's not worth testing the C2 above 166 if it won't run C2 AT 166. I guess I should go buy some cheap DDR locally to keep me running while I RMA these. Too bad they don't work right...I hope the replacement sticks keep the good timings.

Btw, where are the House of Help forums?

 

[Shade4ever]

BUMP

I looked for the house of help URL, but couldn't turn anything up in the forum search here. I know it's around, but I can't find it. Help would be much appreciated.

 

[chizow]

Originally posted by: Shade4ever
BUMP

I looked for the house of help URL, but couldn't turn anything up in the forum search here. I know it's around, but I can't find it. Help would be much appreciated.

Corsair Official Support at House of Help.

Yep, figured you probably had C2. There's a known issue with some C2 revisions at SPD settings or in dual-channel on nForce2. Post your problem there and you might be able to get them replaced with LL. I've seen RamGuy freely offer RMA's to people after like 2 posts.

Chiz