I've been looking into RAM for my build, and while I keep coming across MHz and CAS latency specs in various guides, I'm concerned about the longevity or endurance of RAM. When doing research, I haven't found much information regarding how long it typically lasts before it might fail. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I really want to avoid any situation where my RAM goes bad unexpectedly.
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Yeah, many RAM manufacturers offer lifetime warranties, which is a good sign. It suggests they have confidence in the product’s longevity, so just pick a reputable brand and you should be solid!
It’s worth noting that while RAM is generally reliable, it can sometimes have issues, such as flipping bits or corruption. That’s why critical systems often use ECC (Error-Correcting Code) RAM to handle errors and ensure data integrity.
Generally speaking, RAM has a pretty long lifespan—many consider it effectively infinite for everyday use. It’s unlikely you’ll encounter issues during the lifetime of your system, and usually, if you buy quality brands, you shouldn’t have to worry about it failing.
Most RAM sticks are quite robust. If you stick with reputable brands, they usually come with a lifetime warranty, which is a good indicator of their expected reliability. Just make sure everything's properly installed and you should be fine!
You're spot on thinking about endurance; however, RAM is less susceptible to wear compared to SSDs. The endurance ratings matter more for SSDs because of the read/write cycles. As long as you buy good quality RAM and install it properly, you shouldn’t really run into problems.
Actually, I bought a Kingston Renegade 4TB because it had a solid endurance rating; my previous A400 SSD crashed on me and I lost important files.
But RAM can fail, right?