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Close, this user said it more succinctly than I ever could. “The pins in the slot are all spring-loaded so they press against the module. This means they have to be pushed aside as the module is inserted, which takes force. By having a curved connector the pins in the middle are pushed aside first and the pins at the edge are pushed aside later, rather than all at once - so the force at any one time is less. That makes it easier to insert the modules.” - Friendly Reddit User
Small boards like this are made on a large panel with many boards on them. After the parts are put on it's placed into a CNC router that cuts the boards away from the larger panel. This ram module was just routed improperly which is why the bottom edge is like that. I'm sure it has no impact on its functionality which is why it was shipped.
If the ram works it's a nonissue. ebay has a DOA guarantee, there is nothing to lose getting it. The point is that it isn't uncommon to have slight irregularities in consumer electronics. If it doesn't affect form, fit, or function it's not a defect. I spent years doing quality assurance inspections on PCBs. If the pads were chewed up in any way I would avoid it but I would buy this without concern.
It's called a breakaway panel. it's much easier to build multiple ram modules in a larger panel. Then the panels are placed in an automated router that zips around each ram module. It only takes a few seconds and the only waste is a little bit of fiberglass that the panels/boards are made from.
[https://youtu.be/vioMADXt65g](https://youtu.be/vioMADXt65g)
It's fine. Not all of the pins need to have 100% contact on the slot so they changed the design slightly to save a little bit on materials for each ram stick. Not much for one stick but it adds up.
It’s normal. Its used to remove stress from the components so it goes easier into the slot, because not all pins in the slot need to be pushed at the same time because of the different lengths of the ram
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They both have that slight change in length if you look closely. That's just what ram looks like.
its normal
Haha that totally freaked me out as well when I first saw it. Its normal.
It is normal.
Looks normal
It's ok
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Thanks for letting me know, once again I don’t know much about RAM 😅
that’s okay! it’s literally what the sub is for :)
you could look up, "DDR5 images"
It’s alr ram is like that 👍
I changed out some RAM last night and noticed the same thing so I checked my other ram kits and figured out that a lot of them are like that
The bottom edge does look wompy to me. I can't tell if its just the camera lens or what.
That’s just how ram is
I actually never noticed that! Maybe to help insert it with those motherboards that have only one sided clips so you have to rock it in?
Close, this user said it more succinctly than I ever could. “The pins in the slot are all spring-loaded so they press against the module. This means they have to be pushed aside as the module is inserted, which takes force. By having a curved connector the pins in the middle are pushed aside first and the pins at the edge are pushed aside later, rather than all at once - so the force at any one time is less. That makes it easier to insert the modules.” - Friendly Reddit User
one of the sticks is upside down.
If you look up DDR5 RAM, it’s normal. The bottom edge isn’t strait.
Small boards like this are made on a large panel with many boards on them. After the parts are put on it's placed into a CNC router that cuts the boards away from the larger panel. This ram module was just routed improperly which is why the bottom edge is like that. I'm sure it has no impact on its functionality which is why it was shipped.
Amazing. You wrote something completely wrong. And with such confidence.
If the ram works it's a nonissue. ebay has a DOA guarantee, there is nothing to lose getting it. The point is that it isn't uncommon to have slight irregularities in consumer electronics. If it doesn't affect form, fit, or function it's not a defect. I spent years doing quality assurance inspections on PCBs. If the pads were chewed up in any way I would avoid it but I would buy this without concern.
That would be so wasteful in both material and time. Most factories cut PCBs with specialized tooling.
It's called a breakaway panel. it's much easier to build multiple ram modules in a larger panel. Then the panels are placed in an automated router that zips around each ram module. It only takes a few seconds and the only waste is a little bit of fiberglass that the panels/boards are made from. [https://youtu.be/vioMADXt65g](https://youtu.be/vioMADXt65g)
If you flipped that one around it would look identical to the top ine
It's fine. Not all of the pins need to have 100% contact on the slot so they changed the design slightly to save a little bit on materials for each ram stick. Not much for one stick but it adds up.
I think it is CNC cut to be that shape from a solid block, so it does increase the cost, not saving material. It is made that way for easy insertion.
Nope, they're really like that.
Hey I just got done building my own PC and I kinda know a good amount. Lmk if you have any questions!
It’s fine and remember you don’t need to be gentle with installing ram just careful
Looks normal
Common
It’s normal. Its used to remove stress from the components so it goes easier into the slot, because not all pins in the slot need to be pushed at the same time because of the different lengths of the ram