memory/ram slot issue

[bmwbaxter]

I was wondering if anyone had ever come across an issue where a system would not POST with a certain ram stick in a particular slot?

I just changed my daily rig and my system would not post with one of my sticks in slot 3.

4x4GB Patriot G2 matched memory kit.

I moved it to a different slot and works fine. This ram is from my previous daily rig so I know it is 100% working.

Motherboard is a MSI Z77A-G45 with 3770k @ stock

The system is working fine with the ram in a new slot, just curious as to the experience of others.

 

[LoganG]

Will other sticks work in the same slot?

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Yeah, he's got all four slots full.

Baxter, that's weird dude. Normally when its like that either the stick or the slot is dead.

 

[manu2b]

I would clean the RAM connector with alcohol for a start.

Edit: I had a similar issue a few weeks ago.

 

[bmwbaxter]

I would clean the RAM connector with alcohol for a start.

Edit: I had a similar issue a few weeks ago.

it is a new board, so I don't think that was the issue.

maybe there was an issue and just by removing and inserting another stick solved it...

 

[ATMINSIDE]

May have just not been seated right. As long as it works, go with it!

 

[bmwbaxter]

May have just not been seated right. As long as it works, go with it!

indeed, because RMA'ing anything is a pain.

Thanks for the input guys.