C90 Memory success report

I thought that with all the memory issue questions it might be helpful to create a post with memory success. I think if we include more detail we will be able to troubleshoot issues easier.

I will post my results with my 2gb+1gb Corsair Value select PC2 5300 667 Successful so far, see #13
For ease let's use the format below and I'll edit this post with result within the thread.

Details

Memory Make/Size/Speed

Model Number

Revision & Ram module make if known

Configuration Installed with success
1gb? 2x1gb? 2gb? 2gb+1gb? 2gbx2?

Bios Rev.

OS

Results comments


**NOTE** These result are not intended to guaranty success on your c90 but to help trouble shoot, and create a better information base **NOTE** With a color code on Names, Green =Yes, Brown=Maybe/Conditional Red=No


Reported By pogitz Post #5

Model / Make : APACER Brand, pc2-5300, 667 Mhz RAM
Config : 2x1gb
BIOS : 601 ok. 704 ok. Will try 801.
OS : Vista Home Premium, 32 Bit.
Remarks:100% problem free

Reported by Ridley23 Post #6
Reported by The Forerunner Post #10

Model/Male : Corsair Value select PC2-5300 667 MHz RAM
Config : 1X2GB. 1X1GB (The Forerunner 2x1GB ) (2GB+1GB Corsair 667 Sgt. Hollywood YES)
BIOS : 601 , 801&902(Sgt)
OS : Vista Home Premium 32-Bit, Vista Ultimate x64 (Sgt)
Remarks : Not without possible issues, See Post #6 #10 #17 #32

Reported by NightWalker Post #11

Model / Make : 2GB Super Talent Brand & 1GB Elpida Brand, PC2-5300, 667 Mhz RAM
Config : 2x1gb & 1x1GB (3GB total)
BIOS : 704 ok. Will try 801.
OS : Vista Home Premium, 64 Bit.
Remarks: 100% problem free, but 1st stick possibly defective. See Post #11

Peported by WhiteEightBall Post #12

Model / Make : 2 GB Kingston, pc2-5300, 667 Mhz RAM | 1 GB Nanya, PC2-5300, 667 MHz RAM
Config : 1X2GB, 1X1GB 3GB Total
BIOS : 601
OS : Vista Ultimate X64
Remarks: Currently 100% problem free. List of past issues and solutions See post #12

Reported by freelance

Model / Make : Transcend DIMM PC2-5300U CL5 (DDR2-667, )
Config : 2gb+1gb = 3GB
BIOS : 0401
Remarks: 100%

Mixed Pair Reported by D3X Post #33

Model/Make : Transcend 1x2GB DDR2 667MHZ (PC2 5300) RAM S256MSQ64V5N
Model/Make : Apacer 1x1GB DDR2 667MHZ (PC2 5300) RAM
Config : 1X1GB + 1x2GB
BIOS : 902
OS : Vista Home Premium 32-Bit & XP Professional
Remarks : Works perfectly even under TurboGear Gaming Mode 2.93Ghz ith my E6700.

Mixed Pair Reported by Dub84 Post #37

Model/Make : SuperTalent 1x1GB DDR2 667MHZ (PC2 5300) RAM T667SB1GN
Model/Make : Apacer 1x2GB DDR2 667MHZ (PC2 5300) RAM
BIOS : 902
OS : XP Professional
Remarks : Works great, in all available power modes in battery or PSU. Notebook doesn't recover from hibernation/sleep however, never has been able to do that.

Mixed Pair Reported by Seige 2 Post #31

Model/Make : Transcend 1x2GB DDR2 667MHZ (PC2 5300) RAM
Model/Make : Corsair 1x1GB DDR2 667MHZ (PC2 5300) Value Select RAM
--OR-- Buffalo 1x1GB DDR2 667MHZ (PC2 5300) RAM
Config : 1X1GB + 1x2GB
BIOS : 902
OS : Vista Home Premium 32-Bit & XP Professional
Remarks : Everything works great including TurboGear. No wireless issue.
Still I would proceed with caution with Corsairs

jambazman post #52
As promised I am reporting on the new RAM modules I ordered from Transcend for my Asus C90S. I installed these yesterday:

2GB SO-DIMM DDR2-667MHz - Part # TS256MSQ64V6U
1GB SO-DIMM DDR2-667MHz - Part # TS128MSQ64V6J

I noticed an increase in performance, slightly lower CPU temps, and no more of the annoying-as-hell IRQL blue-screen crashing crap that it used to do.

Here is a link to the Asus RAM page:

http://ec.transcendusa.com/product/p...delid=ASU00396

 

I use 2GB+1GB PC2-5300U Transcend Modules working on Assymetric Dual Channel.

101% on intensive tests, at overclock modes, and summer temperatures, the fans work hard but never crashed.


BIOS Revision 0401

OS
Any

 

I'll do it when I get it. It's going to be 2x1024 kingston.

 

For easy info access and formality let's keep the information in the format of the first thread.

Good report about the Transcend memory, Freelance.

 

Model / Make : APACER Brand, pc2-5300, 667 Mhz RAM
Config : 2x1gb (100% problem free )
BIOS : 601 ok. 704 ok. Will try 801.
OS : Vista Home Premium, 32 Bit.
Remarks : Corsair value select 667 2gbx1 cannot boot in battery mode.

 

Model/Male : Corsair Value select PC2-5300 667 MHz RAM
Config : 1X2GB. 1X1GB
BIOS : 601
OS : Vista Home Premium 32-Bit
Remarks : I got the same thing Sgt. Hollywood has, except with a Velocity Micro X20. The computer freezes if I take out the plug or switch to Power Saver mode on Asus Turbogear. Otherwise, it works just fine, except for the rare BSOD, and it does heat up quit a bit, but it won't be a big deal during the coming Winter (there's an expected early frost). Let's hope BIOS 801 clears up some of these issues, because it's starting to piss me off.

 

LOL do you live outside?

 

Is it weird to say I do go outside? Or that a room gets cold if it's cold outside, just like if it warms up if it's hot outside?

Don't mock me.

 

You weren't being 'mocked'

 

Corsair Value select pc2 5300 2 x 1gb
Worked fine on both of my c90s

Bios: 401, 601, 704, 801 (soon)
OS: Vista

 

Model / Make : 1x2GB Super Talent Brand & 1x1GB Elpida Brand, PC2-5300, 667 Mhz RAM
Config : 2x1gb & 1x1GB (3GB total)
BIOS : 704 ok. Will try 801.
OS : Vista Home Premium, 64 Bit.
Remarks: 100% problem free. However, the first stick of Super Talent ram would not post. The replacement stick from Gentech works 100% on all modes however.

 

Model / Make : 2 GB Kingston, pc2-5300, 667 Mhz RAM | 1 GB Nanya, PC2-5300, 667 MHz RAM
Config : 1X2GB, 1X1GB 3GB Total
BIOS : 601
OS : Vista Ultimate X64
Remarks: Currently 100% problem free. List of past issues and solutions bellow.

1. GPU not read upon first install: Updated drivers, solved issue.
2. Wireless Card not read: Updated drivers, possibly solved issue. Note: Unable to test if active because there is no wireless in this country.
3. Plastic hardline internet cord stuck in port: Had to use a plyers to pry it free of the port, the "push clip" was too large. Filed it down, solved issue.
4. Asus TurboGear shut down computer after 1 hour 30 minutes regularly when in Overclock Mode: Assuming that uninstalling Asus Bios Update solved issue. Because now there is no problem.

TurboGear runs fine in all modes plugged in. Unplugged runs fine in normal mode, have not tested other modes. Will update with that information at a later date.

 

Okay I said I'd post my 2gb+1gb DDR Corsair results. After initial testing I threw in my 2gb stick and rebooted. I forgot to reinsert the AC so I ended up booting on battery. Booted fine, put ac in fine, ran in gaming made fine, pulled power out stepping to standard mode,....fine. I'm very excited to have these kinds of results on the maiden run, esp with what's been posted about mem issues in the past.

Long term results prove that I have 0 problems with this configuration.


So for me, my Corsairs work flawlessly.

 

Corsair value 5300 here too.

Working fine on ultimate x64. I have 2 BSOD, dunno if it's caused by the RAM

1. OC mode (well, this one is pretty common)
2. Wake up from AC power.

 

OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB) 800mhz

WinXp 32bit: w/all updates
Latest Drivers: Asus, Intel Wifi, Lv2g Video Driver
Current Bios: 801

Wireless lost connection when unplugging AC (or booting w/battery)
and would NOT show under network connections using any pre-801 BIOS

With 801 BIOS wireless does not loose connection unplugging AC while booted.
But, it won't connect or show up as a device under network connections when booting from battery.
Plugging AC in after boot does not work either.

I have the 120watt power supply w/full charge battery.
I turned off all power save features to no avail...

Wireless Issue on Battery Power

 

+ Rep for the help. Thanks alot sgt.

 

To modify mine

2x1024 Corsair Value 667

BSOD when waking up in the 1st week after a Vista install (i.e, it stops after 10 BSOD).

So the trancend is working nice? It's only $50 so I might order one soon.

 

Yeah I think I'm getting the 2 gb corsair, I have the 2 x 1gb and they work fine. Y not corsair? You can get them for 35 with rebate.

 

I got a 2gbx1pc corsair and it doesnt work on battery mode.

 

@Pogitz did you ever update your Bios last I read you were using older revs?

 

Ken said Corsair doesn't work.


Here I can have, trancend, mushkin, OCZ & buffalo for $50

 

Model / Make :Aeneon PC 5300
Config : 2x1gb (2gb total)
BIOS : 801 and 902
OS : Vista Home Premium, 32 Bit. XP Professional 32 Bit
Remarks: Turbo gear doesn't work and reports it as 4300. I think thats normal.

 

Model/Make : Apacer PC2-5300 667 MHz RAM
Config : 2X1GB
BIOS : 801
OS : Vista Home Premium 32-Bit
Remarks : Everything works great including TurboGear. No wireless issue.

 

It works for some such as myself but no guaranties, which for a seller, opting against it is a safer bet.

 

this is what i originally bought :
Crucial 2GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Notebook Memory Model CT25664AC667
and it didn't let me switch to battery mode.

so i bought :
Kingston 2GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Notebook Memory Model KVR667D2SO/2GR
and I did not have any problems with it :]

 

Crucial (micron) 2x 1gB 667
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145048
WinXP SP2
BIOS 0702

My notebook boots from battery, but only about 25% of the time. So I was trying to power up multiple times on the airplane before success.

I was surprised when Ken at Gentech told me my Crucial worked because he mentioned someone else used Micron and had problems. I see that the 0902 BIOS is out now, and I am afraid that if I update my BIOS my RAM will stop being compliant. Any suggestions/comments? What exactly has the BIOS changed since 0702, it mentions "VOLTAGE adjust" or something. I'm mostly looking for reduction in temps w/o physical mods yet.

 

Kinda in the same boat as I am on 801 and want to upgrade, but don't know if it will screw anything up. I wonder if there has been any new issues that have arrived with the 902 bios

 

OK. I've been itching to upgrade my C90S to 3GB lately due to Photoshop CS3 filter rendering speed. Been digging up old posts but I'm trying to get this compatibility issue solved as much as possible before buying, I absolutely hate returning these to local shops at a 15% restocking.

I'm looking at either of these 3 that seem to be compatible from other sources; Kingston 2GB KVR667D2S5/2G, Transcend 2GB JetRAM JM667QSU-2G or Transcend 2GB TS256MSQ64V5N.

Anyone with any ideas if these are working in your system?

 

It also depends on the batch, I only tested Crucial 1GB once and it was send in for test by a customer who purchase barebone from us.

Same goes to Kingston when it was compatible with C90S but not anymore, their new batch uses Micron IC will not boot from battery mode.

You can try BIOS 902 and if you don't like it you can always flash back to the old BIOS.

 

For my 1gb stick I got the cheapest one I could find off newegg, and it works perfectly. Im thinking it was kingston, but im not positive ATM. Cost me A grand total of 20 dollars (yay for sales) and shipping was pretty much free because I got some other stuff with it.

 

Model/Make : Transcend 1x2GB DDR2 667MHZ (PC2 5300) RAM
Model/Make : Corsair 1x1GB DDR2 667MHZ (PC2 5300) Value Select RAM
--OR-- Buffalo 1x1GB DDR2 667MHZ (PC2 5300) RAM
Config : 1X1GB + 1x2GB
BIOS : 902
OS : Vista Home Premium 32-Bit & XP Professional
Remarks : Everything works great including TurboGear. No wireless issue.

1x1GB + 1x2GB RAM Incompatible with any previous bios.

902 is still incompatible with 1x2GB Stick of Corsair Value Select RAM (I have only had success with 1x1GB Corsair Value Select).

 

I would like to modify my statement on my Corsair Value

Hibernation usually works well under battery mode but sleep crashes 9/10. The crashes happen 10 seconds-30 minutes after resuming

 

Model/Make : Transcend 1x2GB DDR2 667MHZ (PC2 5300) RAM S256MSQ64V5N
Model/Make : Apacer 1x1GB DDR2 667MHZ (PC2 5300) RAM
Config : 1X1GB + 1x2GB
BIOS : 902
OS : Vista Home Premium 32-Bit & XP Professional
Remarks : Works perfectly even under TurboGear Gaming Mode 2.93Ghz ith my E6700.

 

Transcend works well you say? Even under the battery?
Where did you buy it, I cannot find it anywhere

 

mines came with 2x1gb hynix ram. it works but wont overclock. i swapped it with g. skill 2x1gb and it will allow my e6700 overclock to 2.93ghz.

 

Ask Ken what he shipped me. Since Ken shipped me new RAM I have had zero Memory_Management crashes on my C90S. Before I was getting at least a few daily.

Best,

 

Model/Make : SuperTalent 1x1GB DDR2 667MHZ (PC2 5300) RAM T667SB1GN
Model/Make : Apacer 1x2GB DDR2 667MHZ (PC2 5300) RAM

BIOS : 902
OS : XP Professional
Remarks : Works great, in all available power modes in battery or PSU. Notebook doesnt recover from hibernation/sleep however (never has been able to do that =( )

 

Hey, time for me to upgrade RAM. Quick question anyone with the transcend RAM know model you have?

Should the alleged MBP one be fine?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208323

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208341

Thanks again for this sarge. + REP. Hopefully it helps new owners too.

Edit: Nevermind I got it. Its compatible.

 

What do you mean? The screen stays black?

 

Hate to bring up a dying thread but I'm on topic so it's all good

So with BIOS 902 out and support for booting with 4 gigs of ram I'm thinking of upgrading my memory since it's a cheap upgrade that will be useful all around and not just in games. I found this 4 gig kit on newegg that seems like a fair price (20$ ish a gig but there's a rebate and free shipping) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820144066

I couldn't find if anyone had reported on GEIL memory and I'm definitely sure no one tried 4 gigs so wish me luck. But my question is whether or not I can use pc-6400 ram and have my computer automatically downclock the memory. Since the faster memory is just a few dollars more for the same brand and capacity I can use it in a future notebook (or C90p motherboard upgrade...) without having to buy more ram. Is this an option to me or do I have to buy the pc-5300 ram?

I checked through this thread and found no one had tried 6400 ram. I think it should downclock but before I pull the trigger I decided to get a "professional" opinion. It's kinda sad I'd rather go to a forum full of random people for tech questions than anywhere else....

 

Update: 2x2GB G.Skill PC-5300 (Says F2-5300CL5D-4GBSA on box) works great in C90. Increased performance in games and decreased startup/shutdown times as well as shroter game load times. 70$ for the 4GB upgrade on newegg with free 3-day shipping.

 

my corsair value select bluescreens, crashes off of sleep mode, and freezes when the power is disconnected.

anybody have any luck with the GEIL, Mushkin, or PNY memory?

also, i know the c90s used to have problems running two non-matching memory sticks, where we able to resolve this problem?

 

You're seeing 4GB of RAM? I thought 3GB was a chipset limitation...

I might have to ping Ken, and get a 2nd 2GB module and change over to 64-bit mode

Cheers,

 

Nah, I only show 3 but I got a 4GB kit and used both sticks and it works great.

 

If you have only 3GB usable of what value is the extra 1GB?

 

matched sticks, ease of shipping, transferrable to another computer if needed, will boot with 4 in. Why not at this point?

 

I would use the same reasoning there.

 

I ust checked on newegg, using bare bottom shipping rates you would pay almost 60$ for a 1 gig and 2 gig sticks of ram of the same mfr. and speed shipped. Mine cost 70$ shipped. But mine was free 3-day so the whole price was 70, no extra costs and I recieved it on day 3 and I ordered sunday night

Factor in 3-day shipping and you actually pay more by like 3 or 4 dollars and they're not even guranteed to arrive together either.

 

Ok, I see your point, however in my personal experience it is more effective to order a laptop with the right amount of RAM in advance.

Cheers,

 

it can be, depends on the deal you got and how long it has been since ram prices fall with time so if you got 800mhz ram when it was first out you payed for it big time. Now it's basically the standard in desktops so it's dirt cheap. An 8 gig upgrade today could cost as much as 2 gigs did a year ago (don't quote on this, just an example)