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Yes, the MSI B250 PC can still operate in dual channel mode even after adding a third PCIe expansion card.

Yes, the MSI B250 PC can still operate in dual channel mode even after adding a third PCIe expansion card.

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itsTiqs
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01-13-2017, 11:37 PM
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Hey, I see you're facing some memory hiccups while gaming. You have a solid setup with your HyperX Fury 2400Mhz cards and the MSI B250 PC Mate. You're thinking about adding more memory to keep things running smoothly. Since your current build has 8GB total and you're using dual channel, adding another 4GB should work as long as your motherboard supports it. Check your PC specs—your system is running I5 7400 and has dual channel slots in the A2 and B2. Most modern motherboards, including MSI B250, can handle this upgrade without issues. Just make sure your RAM sticks are compatible and that you're using the latest BIOS updates. Let me know if you need help finding a compatible stick!
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itsTiqs
01-13-2017, 11:37 PM #1

Hey, I see you're facing some memory hiccups while gaming. You have a solid setup with your HyperX Fury 2400Mhz cards and the MSI B250 PC Mate. You're thinking about adding more memory to keep things running smoothly. Since your current build has 8GB total and you're using dual channel, adding another 4GB should work as long as your motherboard supports it. Check your PC specs—your system is running I5 7400 and has dual channel slots in the A2 and B2. Most modern motherboards, including MSI B250, can handle this upgrade without issues. Just make sure your RAM sticks are compatible and that you're using the latest BIOS updates. Let me know if you need help finding a compatible stick!

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bmarzano
Senior Member
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01-15-2017, 01:14 PM
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I don't believe that's feasible. The only solution I came up with was using two sticks and one that was double the capacity of the others. This idea appeared in Linus's video about his first rig.
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bmarzano
01-15-2017, 01:14 PM #2

I don't believe that's feasible. The only solution I came up with was using two sticks and one that was double the capacity of the others. This idea appeared in Linus's video about his first rig.

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RellikFTW
Junior Member
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01-15-2017, 06:35 PM
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Adding a third stick would nearly halve your bandwidth, leaving you with just one channel.
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RellikFTW
01-15-2017, 06:35 PM #3

Adding a third stick would nearly halve your bandwidth, leaving you with just one channel.

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01-15-2017, 07:45 PM
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It depends on your needs. Quad channel offers better performance, but dual channel provides a noticeable improvement for most users. If you rarely use high-end games or streaming, saving 20 euros might be fine. Otherwise, investing in two sticks could pay off over time.
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meetspore83619
01-15-2017, 07:45 PM #4

It depends on your needs. Quad channel offers better performance, but dual channel provides a noticeable improvement for most users. If you rarely use high-end games or streaming, saving 20 euros might be fine. Otherwise, investing in two sticks could pay off over time.

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SimpleBuilder
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01-16-2017, 03:51 AM
#5
It might function well if you purchase the 8GB variant of the 2400Hmz C15.
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SimpleBuilder
01-16-2017, 03:51 AM #5

It might function well if you purchase the 8GB variant of the 2400Hmz C15.

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james26665
Senior Member
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01-17-2017, 10:42 PM
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Quad stick performance on consumer devices matches dual channel speeds but adds more load on the IMX chip. It's a good choice if extra capacity matters to you.
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james26665
01-17-2017, 10:42 PM #6

Quad stick performance on consumer devices matches dual channel speeds but adds more load on the IMX chip. It's a good choice if extra capacity matters to you.

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kyleboren
Junior Member
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01-18-2017, 06:08 AM
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I don’t understand much. You mentioned a video from 10 to 15 years ago that didn’t seem great, and I’m unsure if it’s still available or working today.
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kyleboren
01-18-2017, 06:08 AM #7

I don’t understand much. You mentioned a video from 10 to 15 years ago that didn’t seem great, and I’m unsure if it’s still available or working today.

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VdSam
Junior Member
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01-18-2017, 06:41 AM
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It's not a quad channel setup. It remains a dual channel configuration, featuring two cables per channel. Quad channel is only offered on premium boards such as the Threadripper.
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VdSam
01-18-2017, 06:41 AM #8

It's not a quad channel setup. It remains a dual channel configuration, featuring two cables per channel. Quad channel is only offered on premium boards such as the Threadripper.