It's not said if you added or replaced RAM. Older Dell's can be quite finicky if RAM is mixed. Everything should match - size, speed, brand, and non-ECC or ECC.
I also see 8GB is the max, so it was probably just a replacement. I'd see if you can return the RAM that's not working.
Crucial RAM can be pricey. I've used A-Tech for some years now. It's guaranteed to work and has a lifetime warranty. It's a nice way to save money on an older machine, or if one has a tighter budget and so on.
If the Kingston stick has "KVR" in the model #, it's Kingston Value RAM, and often hasn't been good in Dell's. Regular Kingston is okay.
As for Xiede, I've never heard of it before. I couldn't tell you if it's a good brand. I checked on Amazon and did notice there's no warranty beyond Amazon's 30-day warranty/return policy.
The A-Tech RAM I mentioned before is a good deal and priced consistently whether it's bought off of Amazon or ebay, just to name two. I'm sure you'll remember A-Tech has a lifetime warranty. I think any good brand RAM should have a lifetime warranty.
Upgrading hardware is a good time to replace the battery if it hasn't been in the last 5 years. A low battery will cause all sorts of bizarre problems. I suggest either Duracell or Energizer as Sony only lasted me 2 years. Better deals on Amazon than in the store.
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September 18th, 2020 16:00
Memory should come from Dell or Crucial to assure compatibility. Dell computers are fussy about memory.
https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/dell/precision-workstation-t3400#memory
The precision forum is covered in Workstations
bradthetechnut
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September 18th, 2020 19:00
Hi @BowtieGent,
It's not said if you added or replaced RAM. Older Dell's can be quite finicky if RAM is mixed. Everything should match - size, speed, brand, and non-ECC or ECC.
I also see 8GB is the max, so it was probably just a replacement. I'd see if you can return the RAM that's not working.
Screengrab is from pg. 157 of the Precision T3400 Owner's Manual Also: Precision T3400 Spec Sheet
Crucial RAM can be pricey. I've used A-Tech for some years now. It's guaranteed to work and has a lifetime warranty. It's a nice way to save money on an older machine, or if one has a tighter budget and so on.
BowtieGent
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October 13th, 2020 16:00
Neither DELL or Crucial was used before I decided to upgrade.
1 is a Kingston stick, the other is Transcend.
BowtieGent
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October 13th, 2020 16:00
Replacing what was currently in the machine when I got it.
bradthetechnut
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October 13th, 2020 17:00
If the Kingston stick has "KVR" in the model #, it's Kingston Value RAM, and often hasn't been good in Dell's. Regular Kingston is okay.
As for Xiede, I've never heard of it before. I couldn't tell you if it's a good brand. I checked on Amazon and did notice there's no warranty beyond Amazon's 30-day warranty/return policy.
The A-Tech RAM I mentioned before is a good deal and priced consistently whether it's bought off of Amazon or ebay, just to name two. I'm sure you'll remember A-Tech has a lifetime warranty. I think any good brand RAM should have a lifetime warranty.
bradthetechnut
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October 13th, 2020 18:00
Upgrading hardware is a good time to replace the battery if it hasn't been in the last 5 years. A low battery will cause all sorts of bizarre problems. I suggest either Duracell or Energizer as Sony only lasted me 2 years. Better deals on Amazon than in the store.