F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Choose a slot that accommodates one RAM stick.

Choose a slot that accommodates one RAM stick.

Choose a slot that accommodates one RAM stick.

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tazman56
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07-04-2016, 08:46 PM
#1
Hello, your ITX mainboard has two RAM slots, and the manual suggests placing it in the second slot (B1). I understand you're used to using four slots, where you'd put a stick in the second and fourth positions. You mentioned not having experience with systems that use only one stick in two slots, so I'll consider both options. The manual likely recommends the second slot for better CPU cooler compatibility or improved airflow. Putting it in the first slot doesn't seem to offer significant advantages, but it might have minor differences. Since you're undervolting and want a NAS setup, this could still be worthwhile even at 25mV.
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tazman56
07-04-2016, 08:46 PM #1

Hello, your ITX mainboard has two RAM slots, and the manual suggests placing it in the second slot (B1). I understand you're used to using four slots, where you'd put a stick in the second and fourth positions. You mentioned not having experience with systems that use only one stick in two slots, so I'll consider both options. The manual likely recommends the second slot for better CPU cooler compatibility or improved airflow. Putting it in the first slot doesn't seem to offer significant advantages, but it might have minor differences. Since you're undervolting and want a NAS setup, this could still be worthwhile even at 25mV.

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woohoocheese
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07-08-2016, 06:25 PM
#2
The instructions specified the correct position for insertion.
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woohoocheese
07-08-2016, 06:25 PM #2

The instructions specified the correct position for insertion.

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Chantie99
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07-10-2016, 05:57 AM
#3
Slightly adjusted, but unless you're focusing on frequency checks, it's not really necessary. Either slot 1 or 2 would work for an ITX board. It won't be ideal, but you might save about 0.1W during full load and it could lack stability. If you aim for a NAS setup, keep the RAM at JEDEC specifications—undervolting isn't worth it.
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Chantie99
07-10-2016, 05:57 AM #3

Slightly adjusted, but unless you're focusing on frequency checks, it's not really necessary. Either slot 1 or 2 would work for an ITX board. It won't be ideal, but you might save about 0.1W during full load and it could lack stability. If you aim for a NAS setup, keep the RAM at JEDEC specifications—undervolting isn't worth it.