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    Which Ram Slots?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by dizzyscure1, Aug 19, 2011.

  1. dizzyscure1

    dizzyscure1 Notebook Geek

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    ASUS G53SW Which ram slots do you install for 2x 4gb kingston 1600mhz ram? i want to run dual channel so does it matter which slot i place the ram in?
     
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    No it does not matter which slot you choose. It will run dual channel in any configuration as long as there are at least 2 sticks.
     
  3. dizzyscure1

    dizzyscure1 Notebook Geek

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    Thanks! Yeah i currently have the entire G53SW diassembled. LOL! i love the lappy so far but i must say its a pain the the arsss to install ram LOL!