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I was reading the Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition: Vitals And Overclocking
article when i read it says "If you're using it on an AM3 platform, you can install DDR3-1333, though it should be noted that only one module per channel works at that frequency."
I didn't really get how that works since i just ordered a phenom ii 955 + 2X 2GB kingston ddr3 1333
So am i suppose to place the memory like this?
ddr3 blank ddr3 blank?
is this what what module per channel mean?

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actually, i think it means. BLANK BLANK DDR3 DDR3

DIMM 2 / B
DIMM 2 / A
DIMM 1 / B This
DIMM 1 / A This

That's how I set up my memory on my AM3 Board.

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Message edited by stevensl2 on 08-14-2009 at 05:43:39 PM
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Reply to stevensl2

What motherboard are you using? In general you have 2 channel, A and B, so your DIMMs are A1B1A2B2 on most boards, generally to enable dual channel mode you have to put them in both slots of the same color, unless you have one of the boards with 4 black channels, then you will have to read through the manual.

Reply to hunter315

What the article refers to is the bandwidth limitation of the memory controller built into the CPU.

At 1333Mhz, you will only be able to run two modules. The board has two channels, and a total of 4 slots. If you downclock the modules to 1066, you would be able to use all 4 slots.

It might also be possible to tweak and overclock and get faster speeds than 1333, but 4X1333 is probably not going to happen.

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stevensl2 wrote :

actually, i think it means. BLANK BLANK DDR3 DDR3

 

DIMM 2 / B
DIMM 2 / A
DIMM 1 / B This
DIMM 1 / A This

 

That's how I set up my memory on my AM3 Board.

 

very unlikely
when you get the POST screen is the mb telling you you have memory in a dual channel configuration?

 


The OP should read his mb manual about where to install the 2 DIMMs for dual channel configuration , but its almost certainly dimm, blank, dimm, blank and should be color coded on the mb

 


Message edited by Outlander_04 on 08-14-2009 at 11:34:44 PM
Reply to Outlander_04

I am using the gigabyte ud5p 790fx mb
So the dimm, blank, dimm, blank is the correct way of placing my ram?

Reply to coolgod

Here is the link to your manual:
http://america.giga-byte.com/FileL [...] ud5p_e.pdf

It answers your question.

Most AMD boards will have staggered slots, so you can put your RAM in the first two slots and that will be separate channels.

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