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Review on Corsair XMS3 PC3 10666 240 Pin Memory by Steve Cooper

Revainrating 3 out of 5

RAM is ok. The discount was real PITA

The RAM works perfectly installed in an MSI H67MA-E35 motherboard with Intel i3 processor. Before purchasing I contacted Corsair to confirm this RAM was compatible as it was not on MSI's list of tested compatible modules for this particular motherboard. Corsair immediately replied that it was, so I ordered it and it worked flawlessly from the start. My problem with Corsair started when I applied for the $10 rebate offered by Revain. Having studied the workings of most rebate companies, I go through all paperwork carefully and never fill out forms by hand. I even take screenshots of pop-ups or drop-down menus that contain discount information. A few weeks later, I received an email that my discount was invalid because the receipt I sent for the purchase was not received. Location. The! No way. I checked all my records and everything was fine. So I call Corsair's 1-800 discount number and after waiting 35 minutes I finally get through to CSR. I explain my situation and he says he'll check now and puts me back on hold. Now comes the good part. The CSR comes back online and tells me that the discount is invalid as Revain has never offered a discount on this item during this period. UUTF! I must have stumbled to send a discount that wasn't there! So I tell this guy that there must be something wrong with his data system because I looked at a screenshot I took of the Revain website showing a discount drop down menu and I'd be happy to send it to him . puts me back on hold to speak to the manager but after a few seconds he calls back and says the receipts are valid and he can still do something for me today. getting scammed out of a lousy $10 discount by Corsair or one of their reps. I know I submitted a valid discount and it was declined. Then I call Corsair and the CSR tells me a crazy story about how the discount never existed and then when I click on it it turns around and says the receipts are good. Maybe Corsair is just living up to its name.

Pros
  • Doping 🔥
Cons
  • I'm worried