Overclocking new RAM
Overclocking new RAM
Hello everyone,
I recently upgraded my RAM and purchased 16GB to complement my existing 8GB. But after installing the new sticks, the computer no longer recognizes the previous 8GB; it displays a total of 24GB, yet only 16GB is actually usable when checking the specifications in the control panel. Also, the new RAM hasn’t improved my system—it might even have slowed things down. Some people suggest matching the speed of the old RAM with the new one. Could you assist me in understanding the correct configuration and the required speed?
Here’s the new RAM I installed:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00J...UTF8&psc=1
Computer specs:
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz
Manufacturer: Intel
Speed: 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores: 4
Video Card 1: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chipset: GeForce GTX 760
Dedicated Memory: 2048 MB
Total Memory: 3.9 GB
Memory: 16 GB
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit
Service Pack: 1
Size: 64 Bit
Edition: Home Premium
Nick_50:
Based on the CSS, it seems the motherboard is designed for 4+4+4+4 RAM configurations, using only four of the eight sticks per module. This allows for 16GB in dual channel and 8GB in single channel.
If I purchase the same RAM, would it still function properly and support the full 32GB capacity? You can check the specifications on your motherboard page (http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product...id=3897#ov).
I think the motherboard isn't designed for varying RAM sizes, so they're sticking to a 4+4+4+4 configuration—using just four of the eight slots on each stick. This allows for 16GB in dual-channel mode and 8GB in single-channel mode.
I think your motherboard might struggle with varying RAM sizes, so it's using 4+4+4+4 configuration—just taking 4 of the new 8 per stick. This allows for 16GB in dual channel and 8GB in single channel. Got it. If I purchase the same RAM, would it still function properly and use the full 32GB? You can find more details about your motherboard here: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product...id=3897#ov
Nick_50:
The motherboard might struggle with varying RAM sizes, so I'm planning to use 4+4+4+4 configuration, taking only four of the eight per stick. This should allow for 16GB in dual channel and 8GB in single channel. Got it, thanks for clarifying. If I purchase the same RAM, would it still function properly and support the full 32GB? You can check my motherboard here: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product...id=3897#ov