I got a problem with my new ram

[pabloe0168]

apprently it detects 10gb of ram but it says 6gb usable...

i had this

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-PC3-12800-1600MHz-240-Pin-CMX6GX3M3A1600C9/dp/B002LZ1FPG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1316649181&sr=8-3

i got this

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-1333MHz-PC3-10666-240-pin-CMX4GX3M1A1333C9/dp/B003ZDJ42O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316649251&sr=8-1

Did i mess up? i know they are different sizes, but common isnt it a way to make my new 4gb operable?

 

[pabloe0168]

apprently it detects 10gb of ram but it says 6gb usable...

i had this

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-PC3-12800-1600MHz-240-Pin-CMX6GX3M3A1600C9/dp/B002LZ1FPG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1316649181&sr=8-3

i got this

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-1333MHz-PC3-10666-240-pin-CMX4GX3M1A1333C9/dp/B003ZDJ42O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316649251&sr=8-1

Did i mess up? i know they are different sizes, but common isnt it a way to make my new 4gb operable?

I got a gigabyte udr3 board and a I7 930

 

[larkspur]

From your mobo's manual: When enabling 3 Channel mode with three or four modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. When enabling 3 Channel mode with three memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_1, DDR3_2 and DDR3_4 sockets.

Further: When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. Intel Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in Dual/3 Channel mode/performance.

Based on your mismatched modules, I'd say that Intel Flex Memory Tech might work and you would see that indication during POST. Do you?

Have you connected your original 3-channel kit in the DDR3_1, DDR3_2 and DDR3_4 sockets? And then the 4gb single module in the remaining socket? If not, try that arrangement first.

 

[pabloe0168]

Best answer selected by pabloe0168.

 

[pabloe0168]

From your mobo's manual: When enabling 3 Channel mode with three or four modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. When enabling 3 Channel mode with three memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_1, DDR3_2 and DDR3_4 sockets.

Further: When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. Intel Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in Dual/3 Channel mode/performance.

Based on your mismatched modules, I'd say that Intel Flex Memory Tech might work and you would see that indication during POST. Do you?

Have you connected your original 3-channel kit in the DDR3_1, DDR3_2 and DDR3_4 sockets? And then the 4gb single module in the remaining socket? If not, try that arrangement first.

awesome!! You were right It now recognizes 10gb. thx ur a boss, but now I am using dual channel right? If I think that if I want triple channel I will need 2 more ram modules... anyway i dont mind. THX!!!!!