Ram Slot is a popular choice for gaming enthusiasts.
Ram Slot is a popular choice for gaming enthusiasts.
In theory, the farthest slot or the second slot near the CPU socket would be optimal. However, in real-world performance it doesn’t matter much. The motherboard might not boot if you don’t connect the stick to those two slots, or it could display a warning. The manual should highlight this issue.
Found on page 10 of the manual. https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/M...ng-x_e.pdf Note: For best performance, use DDR4_A2 and DDR4_B2 (the second and furthest from the socket). In single-channel mode, either stick can be used—first channel is A, second is B.
This link leads to the official manual for the Gigabyte GX570 gaming graphics card.
It seems this scenario is widely ignored, suggesting the choice isn't advised.