Not sure if its just me but I see a lot of websites with inconsistent not very clear information. So I thought I'd ask my friends at 10 forums.
Can I have varying sizes ram on my mother?
From what my research tells me, yes, but it needs to be the same DDR and same speed so 1066MHz in my case.
Could I get some confirmation on this please.
Thank you =]
Windows Version 1909
Sizes, yes, but ensure they are compatible - Crucial and Kingston offer PC/MOBO compatibility checkers on their sites, for example.
A good article on multi-channel MOBOs and RAM:
Single- and Multichannel Memory Modes
If the RAM sizes don't match, then you can lose the (marginal) advantage of dual or more channels. PC will still work.
Last edited by dalchina; 17 Oct 2020 at 06:39.
If your RAM is at 1066MHz then it's quite old.
Rather than upgrade this computer I would consider buying a new one.
The MOBO seems to be from 2010... but I respect people who use older stuff that's still useful rather than creating rubbish..!
Forgive me, I'm not sure I understand.
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Yes, exactly! That is the idea, it still does what I need from it. And everything has been swell, however (from another thread) it appears one of my ram sticks might have been causing me some issues and thus I am looking to replace them. Not to mention upgrading can be quite a financial endeavour. At the time I built this it was top of the line, all in all i spent around 2.5k or so. Just trying to make do ._.
Last edited by Vellaura; 17 Oct 2020 at 06:41.
Each channel gets the same amount of RAM
Look at the link dalchina posted by intel
Rules to enable dual-channel mode
To achieve dual-channel mode, the following conditions must be met:
- Same memory size. Examples: 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB.
- Matched DIMM configuration in each channel.
- Matched in symmetrical memory slots.
The best you can do though, is by a kit of 4 dimms, or two of the same, with same speed and SPD(timings)
You do not have to go buy high speed, as the lower the speed ,the lower and tighter the timings, the more stable the RAM.
Lower speed and lower timings can have the same latency as higher speed RAM but is more stable.
The amount of RAM only depends on your Windows version, and with Windows 10 8GB enough is good if you don't game heavily, or do lots of graphics or video encoding.
Ohhh I see now, I really appreciate the info. Having the 2 same types for every second channel. Makes sense. What if for example. I had 2, 2gb on DIMM 1 and 2 and only 1, 4gb on DIMM 3. I'd like to think it'd be better then just having 2, 2gb's on DIMM 3 and 1.Each channel gets the same amount of RAM
Look at the link dalchina posted by intel
Rules to enable dual-channel mode
To achieve dual-channel mode, the following conditions must be met:
- Same memory size. Examples: 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB.
- Matched DIMM configuration in each channel.
- Matched in symmetrical memory slots.
The best you can do though, is by a kit of 4 dimms, or two of the same, with same speed and SPD(timings)
You do not have to go buy high speed, as the lower the speed ,the lower and tighter the timings, the more stable the RAM.
Lower speed and lower timings can have the same latency as higher speed RAM but is more stable.
The amount of RAM only depends on your Windows version, and with Windows 10 8GB enough is good if you don't game heavily, or do lots of graphics or video encoding.
Yeah I think I'd need at least around 12 or 16 as I like to stream and edit videos so ill need it, I was looking to go for 2, 8bg's on a DIMM 1 and 2.
Thanks again for the information, i apologise as sometimes I can have a little difficulty understanding certain concepts and information.
You need to to be careful on what slots you use
If this is for the Asus Rampage 3 Formula in your specs, I took a look at you user manual
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