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  • Maxxarcade
    Badcaps Veteran
    • Jul 2006
    • 973
    #1

    Lifetime of RAM connectors

    Anyone know what the average lifetime (insert/remove cycles) of RAM sockets is? I have a couple systems that are used for testing, and I'm concerned about wearing out the RAM slots from repeated use. I already have a board with worn out PS/2 connectors.

    And I'm curious what non-server chipsets/boards support registered RAM. I know the Shuttle AK31 supposedly did, but I never tried it.
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    • Sparky
      High voltage
      • Jan 2007
      • 234
      • USA
      #2
      Re: Lifetime of RAM connectors

      I have yet to wear out any memory sockets. Even old boards' sockets work fine. Those PS2 sockets tend to wear out more for whatever reason.

      BTW, if you need replacement PS2 sockets I have a set here you can have for the cost of shipping + $1 for gas to the PO They are used but in good condition, the sockets look practically brand new.
      Last edited by Sparky; 08-06-2007, 07:54 PM.

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        • Galvanized
          Badcaps Veteran
          • Mar 2006
          • 468
          #3
          Re: Lifetime of RAM connectors

          Good question...IDK. But one could use a cleaner, conductant, lubricant like http://www.deoxit.com/

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            • Topcat
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              • Oct 2003
              • 16956
              • United States
              #4
              Re: Lifetime of RAM connectors

              My test stick of PC133 and PC3200 have been in many hundreds of boards.... still good. I can see the marks on the tabs from all the insertions and removals, still no problems.
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                • Shroomie
                  Badcaps Veteran
                  • Apr 2006
                  • 356
                  #5
                  Re: Lifetime of RAM connectors

                  If you do have issues, try going over the traces with a soft pencil eraser. It's helped me out a couple times.

                  (edit: 350)
                  You know there's something wrong when you open up a PSU and are glad to find Teapos.
                  Why I don't buy cheap cases!

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                    • Harvey
                      Badcaps Veteran
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 264
                      #6
                      Re: Lifetime of RAM connectors

                      Originally posted by Shroomie
                      If you do have issues, try going over the traces with a soft pencil eraser. It's helped me out a couple times.

                      (edit: 350)
                      Or a fiberglass pencil, which works better than a eraser.

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                        • kc8adu
                          Super Moderator
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 8832
                          • U.S.A!
                          #7
                          Re: Lifetime of RAM connectors

                          the gold is real thin on most contacts.
                          i use a deoxit pen.much safer.

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                            • Maxxarcade
                              Badcaps Veteran
                              • Jul 2006
                              • 973
                              #8
                              Re: Lifetime of RAM connectors

                              I was actually referring to the motherboard sockets, not the ram contacts. But I usually just use a bit of denatured alcohol to clean those. I also have some CAIG Pro-Gold that I use of there is evidence of corrosion.

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                                • Galvanized
                                  Badcaps Veteran
                                  • Mar 2006
                                  • 468
                                  #9
                                  Re: Lifetime of RAM connectors

                                  Pro-Gold is not a cleaner. It will not remove oxidation.
                                  I use Pro-Gold on all battery contacts..Stuff really works.

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                                    • Maxxarcade
                                      Badcaps Veteran
                                      • Jul 2006
                                      • 973
                                      #10
                                      Re: Lifetime of RAM connectors

                                      I used it on an RJ11 connector for a cheap security camera that had been exposed to the weather and corroded. I was constantly having problems with it, but after I put Pro-Gold on it, it never had issues again, even after getting rained on for months

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