Can I have 2 4gb sticks in a motherboard with a max of 8gb and 4 slots?

JordyHarmelink · Dec 19, 2016

I have the msi k9a2 neo motherboard and I think of upgrading my ram. Can I use 2 4gb sticks, or do I have to use 4 2gb sticks?

Herc08 · Dec 19, 2016

You can use the 2 4GB sticks as dual channel is offered. But only 8GB can fit into that motherboard. That's a pretty old board by the way.

kanewolf · Dec 19, 2016

I will contradict @Herc08 and I will say "Maybe". If your motherboard has four memory slots, it may only support 2GB DIMMs. (4 slots x 2GB == 8GB max). It may not have enough address lines going to the DIMM slots to support 4GB DIMMs. So don't be surprised if it doesn't work.

JordyHarmelink · Dec 20, 2016

kanewolf :

Is there a way to check that?

kanewolf · Dec 20, 2016

You could google to see if anyone else has successfully done it, but I don't know of another way. My strong belief is that it won't work. IF 4GB DIMMs were supported, the manufacturer would list the memory limit as 16GB IMO.

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