Which RAM slots to choose? Need some guidance.

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Which RAM slots to choose? Need some guidance.

Which RAM slots to choose? Need some guidance.

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Nevla
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05-25-2016, 12:36 AM

#1

I found the Verge PC guy video a while back and noticed some people were surprised by his RAM placement. I built my PC about five years ago, just installing parts without much knowledge. After upgrading my GPU, I realized the RAM slots are actually the third and fourth ones. I’m not having any issues right now, but I’m wondering if changing them to 1 and 3 or 2 and 4 would be better, or if it’s fine as is.

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Nevla

05-25-2016, 12:36 AM #1

I found the Verge PC guy video a while back and noticed some people were surprised by his RAM placement. I built my PC about five years ago, just installing parts without much knowledge. After upgrading my GPU, I realized the RAM slots are actually the third and fourth ones. I’m not having any issues right now, but I’m wondering if changing them to 1 and 3 or 2 and 4 would be better, or if it’s fine as is.

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mattbrown12345
Junior Member

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05-25-2016, 05:17 AM

#2

The standard configuration for every motherboard brand is 2 and 4 slots. Keeping it unchanged means dual-channel won't activate, which can lower your performance relative to a comparable PC, though the RAM placement will be in the right locations.

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mattbrown12345

05-25-2016, 05:17 AM #2

The standard configuration for every motherboard brand is 2 and 4 slots. Keeping it unchanged means dual-channel won't activate, which can lower your performance relative to a comparable PC, though the RAM placement will be in the right locations.

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Climber2472
Junior Member

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05-25-2016, 06:22 AM

#3

Your PC is likely operating in single-channel mode. Use slots 2 and 4 to enable dual-channel performance. [cpu] 1 2 3 4

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Climber2472

05-25-2016, 06:22 AM #3

Your PC is likely operating in single-channel mode. Use slots 2 and 4 to enable dual-channel performance. [cpu] 1 2 3 4

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EvaGos
Junior Member

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05-25-2016, 12:56 PM

#4

You can verify if your system is in single-channel mode by checking the RAM configuration settings. Look for details about the number of channels and memory modules, ensuring they match your setup of two 8GB modules.

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EvaGos

05-25-2016, 12:56 PM #4

You can verify if your system is in single-channel mode by checking the RAM configuration settings. Look for details about the number of channels and memory modules, ensuring they match your setup of two 8GB modules.

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aguzz123123
Senior Member

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05-31-2016, 05:15 AM

#5

Just switch the slots to 2 and 4. No additional steps needed beyond that.

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aguzz123123

05-31-2016, 05:15 AM #5

Just switch the slots to 2 and 4. No additional steps needed beyond that.

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PanicOregon281
Member

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05-31-2016, 07:10 AM

#6

Adjust settings to avoid memory limits...

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PanicOregon281

05-31-2016, 07:10 AM #6

Adjust settings to avoid memory limits...

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TrueBit
Senior Member

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05-31-2016, 10:44 AM

#7

Alter the content as needed.

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TrueBit

05-31-2016, 10:44 AM #7

Alter the content as needed.

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JGbb
Member

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06-06-2016, 06:56 AM

#8

Ensure the correct slots are selected—use positions 2 and 4 as advised.

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JGbb

06-06-2016, 06:56 AM #8

Ensure the correct slots are selected—use positions 2 and 4 as advised.