Second and fourth slots RAM installation

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Second and fourth slots RAM installation

TheVelvetSpoon
Junior Member

01-16-2016, 01:35 AM

Hi, I understand the situation. Keeping the RAM in the second and fourth channels might help, though it’s not advised. It could slightly improve performance, but the impact is usually minimal. Let me know if you’d like more details.

TheVelvetSpoon

01-16-2016, 01:35 AM #1

SkyInsane
Senior Member

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01-16-2016, 10:52 AM

Begin counting from the CPU socket, and slots 2 and 4 are typically suggested for dual-channel operation. I haven’t performed thorough testing, but it doesn’t appear to make a significant impact as long as each channel has one module. Slots 1 and 2 form one channel, while slots 3 and 4 make the other.

SkyInsane

01-16-2016, 10:52 AM #2

ProSkipperz
Member

129

01-16-2016, 06:28 PM

The comparison between 1and3 and 2and4 likely shows no significant speed difference.

ProSkipperz

01-16-2016, 06:28 PM #3

The comparison between 1and3 and 2and4 likely shows no significant speed difference.

RoanMcD1
Junior Member

01-18-2016, 12:20 AM

Your motherboard is from MSI. It's recommended to allocate the 2nd and 4th slots for dual-channel configuration.

RoanMcD1

01-18-2016, 12:20 AM #4

Your motherboard is from MSI. It's recommended to allocate the 2nd and 4th slots for dual-channel configuration.

ditox95
Member

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01-28-2016, 04:21 AM

Expect minimal variation. When overclocking manually to the highest setting, a small discrepancy could occur. It's not just MSI; most consumer dual-channel mobos with four slots suggest pairing two with four.

ditox95

01-28-2016, 04:21 AM #5