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Another GA-X58A-UD5 (rev 1.0) just won't allow 1600Mhz Triple RAM thread!

MeSelf

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Hey fella.

Yeh, I checked that before buying the board and even though only 3G Corsair is supported (like DM has) I figured it would support 12G @ 1600Mhz.

I was wrong! lol

At a stretch i can live with it running @ 1333Mhz but it feels like I now have under-used RAM and an under-performing board. It may not be the case but it feels like it.

I'll dip my toe in the RMA water but it's with SCAN in the UK and they have a really convoluted process.

Dark Mantis

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Yes, go for it. I know what you mean about it playing on your mind and you will never feel happy with the setup. Get it RMAd and don't take no for an answer! >:(
Gigabyte X58A-UD7
i7 920
Dominators 1600 x6 12GB
6970 2GB
HX850
256GB SSD, Sam 1TB, WDB320GB
Blu-Ray
HAF 932

Gigabyte Z68X-UD5-B3
i7 3770K
Vengeance 1600 16GB
6950 2GB
HCP1200W
Revo Drive x2, 1.5TB WDB RAID0
16x DLRW
StrikeX S7
Full water cooling
3 x 27" Iiy

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Hi,
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I'll dip my toe in the RMA water but it's with SCAN in the UK and they have a really convoluted process.

I use SCAN for a lot of my component purchases and, on the very rare occasions that I have had to RMA anything I have found them to be very good. Yes, the process is a bit long winded and sometimes it takes longer to replace the defective part than is convenient, but they get there in the end.

Good luck with the RMA.
Remember, when all else fails a cup of tea and a good swear will often help! It won't solve the problem but it will make you feel better.

Dark Mantis

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You also have the option of RMAing the board direct to Gigabyte UK if you want to. Just contact their technical support via the website and tell them your problem.(they are not exactly fast though!)
Gigabyte X58A-UD7
i7 920
Dominators 1600 x6 12GB
6970 2GB
HX850
256GB SSD, Sam 1TB, WDB320GB
Blu-Ray
HAF 932

Gigabyte Z68X-UD5-B3
i7 3770K
Vengeance 1600 16GB
6950 2GB
HCP1200W
Revo Drive x2, 1.5TB WDB RAID0
16x DLRW
StrikeX S7
Full water cooling
3 x 27" Iiy