Corsair memtest86 problem

[Gadders]

Hi guys,

I was testing this memory:
http://www.corsairmicro.com/corsair/products/specs/TWINX1024-4400C25.pdf

It says it can run at 275 at 2.5-4-4-8 , but whatever i do, my sticks totally flop the test.

I was trying to get my Athlon X2 4400+ to 2.6ghz, with 260 fsb and x10 multiplier, but at 260 mhz, using memtest86, the memory got 100,000 errors, and was still going up. I was running above their tested voltage, and also with more relaxing timings, so surely it should have passed... 🙁

I even lowered the multiplier to make sure the CPU wasn't causing any problems, but still, the errors rocketed.

Any1 know why this memory is underacheiving?

Thanks,
Phil.

 

[unmerited]

I had a similar problem with some corsair value select. Most of my errrors were on test 4 which according to Ram guy (corsiar forum) could mean a failing module. If it's on test 5 or 8 he says it could mean you need to up voltage or relax timings (looks like you already did that). I ended up RMA'ing mine and bought some corsair xms which passed memtest with flying colors for 8 passes.

Here is the link for the forum article.

unmerited

 

[Gadders]

Cheers, yeah it was on tests 5 and 8, so i guess more voltage and even more relaxed timings were needed 😛

Although... ive managed to get my X2 4400 up to 2.6 ghz, which im v.pleased about 😀 (Must have been some sort of divine intervention 😛)

Merry xmas,
Phil.

 

[Shimmishim]

what bios are you using for what board?

i have a dfi board.

i upgraded to the tccd 4400's and i also got 10000000000000000000000 errors as well.

i flashed to a newer bios and BAM errors all gone.

got the sticks up to 316 stable 2.5-4-4-8 with 2.9 volts