I purchased some RAM online, specifically the "Thermaltake Toughram XG RGB Bubble Pink 32GB DDR5 6000 MT/s C36." While it seemed legit since it was linked to Thermaltake's official store on Amazon, I noticed it was sold by a third-party seller with pretty poor reviews, named "Super Component Store." Is there a way to confirm its authenticity beyond just installing it and checking the specs in the BIOS? The RAM just arrived, but I can't test it yet because I'm still waiting on the other parts for my build, which could take a couple of months.
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Avoid buying RAM from Amazon if you can. There's a high chance it could be a returned item, and many people buy RAM, swap it out, then return it. This has happened to me with both RAM and SSDs!
If the RAM is defective, it either won't boot or fail stress tests, but you can't check until you have a working PC to test it on. That's why it's typically better to buy all your components at once to keep that return window open for dead-on-arrival items.
It’s probably legit. Fakers usually go after big brands like Corsair or high-demand items like the Ryzen 9800x3d. They likely wouldn’t bother counterfeiting a brand like Thermaltake.
Honestly, you can't be sure until you test it. But here's a tip: if you're building a PC over time, try to avoid doing that. It's better to save up and buy everything at once. This way, you won't risk missing warranties or return periods. Plus, you might find better deals!
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