Triple channel addition

[zeromikey]

Looking to pop my IT cherry (i guess you'd call this)and install http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-na&AID=10521304&PID=4176827&SID=c39yduwm7wt] on my FX6800-01e there is already 3x 1GB DDR3 1066MHz 240-pin on the motherboard (gateway TBGM01) would I be able to add the 3x 2GB into the 2nd triple channel slots and run it like that? Probably should have done this years ago when I first bought it but can't really pursue my IT intrests in my current job

 

[rolli59]

That should work making sure that both ram sets are rated the same voltage.

 

[zeromikey]

That should work making sure that both ram sets are rated the same voltage.

yes they are both 1.5v,
Would it be better to get a 8GB 2x4GB dual set instead to make max 12 gb for my motherboard?

 

[rolli59]

To run in triple channel you will either have to have 3 or 6 slots populated. Maybe 3x4GB and leave the 1GB ones out or sell them.

 

[zeromikey]

ooh so your saying just completly replace the factory 1gb triple set and get one triple set of 4gb sticks. hhmm sounds a lot better

 

[rolli59]

All slots populated in many cases means reduced timings and other issues like raising voltage to get system stable (motherboard dependent)

 

[zeromikey]

i looked up my computer on http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=FX6800-01e&Cat=RAM] and its saying this

Each memory slot can hold DDR3 PC3-10600, DDR3 PC3-12800, DDR3 PC3-8500, DDR3 PC3-14900 with a maximum of 8GB Kit (4GBx2) per slot.*
*Not to exceed manufacturer supported memory.

That 8GB per slot does that mean per triple channel set? so i could only at 8 GB to a triple channel?

 

[rolli59]

That text does not make any sense unless they are meaning channel.

 

[compulsivebuilder]

A single DIMM can be "single-sided" or "double-sided". They may be referring to 8GB DIMMs that are double-sided.

That doesn't correlate with the term "kit", however.

It's quite possible that the Crucial site got it wrong (suggesting a two DIMM kit for a three DIMM channel - that's simply wrong). Remember that not everything on the internet is correct

 

[zeromikey]

Best answer selected by ZEROmikey.