OK to run with only one DIMM ?

[pondria]

i7-860 P55-CD53
OCZ 1066 DIMM failed on Memtest, trying to RMA. They suggest that I should try running with only one DIMM at a time to narrow down the problem to one of them before RMA. I think the DIMMs are designed to be used in pairs. Is it OK to run only one ?

 

[Grayone]

It should not be a problem running on one DIMM.

 

[Henry]

Thing about that is did you buy a dual kit and wouldn't you need to RMA the kit to ensure matching parts?

 

[vgkarthik88]

i7-860 P55-CD53
OCZ 1066 DIMM failed on Memtest, trying to RMA. They suggest that I should try running with only one DIMM at a time to narrow down the problem to one of them before RMA. I think the DIMMs are designed to be used in pairs. Is it OK to run only one ?

I posted the same issue at https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=132553.0. Even if you run one DIMM, the system will not be stable for long. I highly recommend RMAing the OCZ parts and getting another vendor. I switched to Mushkin and I have had no problems running 2 DIMMS.

 

[pondria]

Thank you for the replies !
I just RMA'ed the whole kit. Let's see how it goes. I kind of regret that I bought it. I cannot afford to throw away $100. And I actually want them to follow through to replace them.

 

[NovJoe]

You can try increasing the RAM voltage a little to see if the system gains stability.