Used RAM
Posted by Substantial_Sink390@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 7 comments
Hello, How do I make sure second-hand 2X 16GB RAM sticks are legit and working properly if I can’t fully test it before buying?
Posted by Substantial_Sink390@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 7 comments
Hello, How do I make sure second-hand 2X 16GB RAM sticks are legit and working properly if I can’t fully test it before buying?
Dwarf-Eater@reddit
I've bought about 4 sets or so off eBay for $50 a pop ddr4 16gb, never had an issue. Great buyer protection
Decibel0753@reddit
Why are you asking a question you already know the answer to?
Naerven@reddit
You don't.
HankHippoppopalous@reddit
Easy. Bring a system, plug it in, run MemTest X86.
Or, have the seller run MemTest X86, take a pic, and have the serial numbers match
9okm@reddit
You can't.
eatingpotatochips@reddit
You buy it from somewhere like eBay so you can return it if they’re DOA. Otherwise you gamble and it is what it is.
aragorn18@reddit
Honestly, you kinda can't. There's no way to just visually inspect it and know that it will work. You have to install it in a working system.