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Traeis
Member
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01-07-2021, 02:28 PM
#1
Hello, I had two 8GB GSKILL modules, but one failed. I replaced them with two 8GB Corsair Vengeance RAM units. I’m wondering if I can still install the working skill module and how to do it, considering I have four RAM slots available.
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Traeis
01-07-2021, 02:28 PM #1

Hello, I had two 8GB GSKILL modules, but one failed. I replaced them with two 8GB Corsair Vengeance RAM units. I’m wondering if I can still install the working skill module and how to do it, considering I have four RAM slots available.

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JammaLlama
Member
65
01-07-2021, 03:09 PM
#2
You have the option, though it may not improve your results much. I’d stick to keeping only the two you mentioned personally. Regarding the placement of three items, check your motherboard, but adding three in any of the four slots should work just fine and function similarly to other setups. Having 16GB RAM is sufficient for most typical programs, particularly games.
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JammaLlama
01-07-2021, 03:09 PM #2

You have the option, though it may not improve your results much. I’d stick to keeping only the two you mentioned personally. Regarding the placement of three items, check your motherboard, but adding three in any of the four slots should work just fine and function similarly to other setups. Having 16GB RAM is sufficient for most typical programs, particularly games.

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DeathangelYT
Junior Member
15
01-15-2021, 06:08 AM
#3
The details vary by kit. Keep in mind that unless your board supports channel-specific tuning, each RAM stick will run at the same speed (MHz and timing) as the slowest stick and the voltage it needs. This isn't ideal. Increasing total capacity only helps if you're low on system memory.
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DeathangelYT
01-15-2021, 06:08 AM #3

The details vary by kit. Keep in mind that unless your board supports channel-specific tuning, each RAM stick will run at the same speed (MHz and timing) as the slowest stick and the voltage it needs. This isn't ideal. Increasing total capacity only helps if you're low on system memory.

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Bordzia
Junior Member
1
01-16-2021, 12:55 PM
#4
Hi there! I suggest using only the latest options and placing them in a1 b1 or a2 b2. If you're unsure, I can simplify it for you—just put the new ones in the first slot from left to right and the second slot in the third position. This will help you switch to dual channel mode without accidentally selecting hybrid mode, which combines three RAM sticks. Don’t mix them up!
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Bordzia
01-16-2021, 12:55 PM #4

Hi there! I suggest using only the latest options and placing them in a1 b1 or a2 b2. If you're unsure, I can simplify it for you—just put the new ones in the first slot from left to right and the second slot in the third position. This will help you switch to dual channel mode without accidentally selecting hybrid mode, which combines three RAM sticks. Don’t mix them up!