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japps2   10-01-2008 at 07:12:24 PM

I already have 2- 1gb memory chips (DDR3) and was going to purchase an additional 2 - 2gb chips. (for a total of 6gb). should I just match slot colors with chip size? ie.., slots 1 & 3 for the 2gb chips, and slots 2 & 4 for the 1gb chips, or should I do 1 & 2, and 3 & 4? Is there anything I should be aware of (other than switching to Vista 64)?

------------------------------ qx9770 @ 3.6GHz (9x400), Asus Maximus Extreme, 2gb DDR3-1800, Powercolor 4870 1GB (800/3700)
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gamerk316   10-01-2008 at 07:18:33 PM
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Correct, you want to match the slots up to each pair of RAM. Be aware though, some mobo's hate 4 dimms of RAM...

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modtech   10-01-2008 at 07:33:06 PM
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I doubt you'll have any problems at an FSB of 400 but if you were to go higher than channel skew control would be required.

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japps2   10-01-2008 at 10:04:03 PM
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Does anyone have experience with the Maximus Extreme boards and 4 dimms? I will be running at 400 FSB.

------------------------------ qx9770 @ 3.6GHz (9x400), Asus Maximus Extreme, 2gb DDR3-1800, Powercolor 4870 1GB (800/3700)
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modtech   10-02-2008 at 09:10:29 AM
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You'll be fine populating 4 dimms as long as you pick the other pair sensibly.

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