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    3 sticks of DDR3 in a 4 slot motherboard

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by surfasb, Jun 8, 2010.

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    I know DDR2 motherboards will freak out if you put in three sticks of memory. I was wondering if it has changed with DDR3 any.
     
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    If using a core i7 you should use 3 sticks because it has a triple-channel memory controller.
     
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    Well it's a dual channel board so running 3 sticks would not take advantage of that and the memory would run in single channel mode. I would just stick to pairs for dual channel. I don't see why 3 wouldn't work, it just won't be optimal.
     
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    That's not true.

    It's perfectly fine to use 3 sticks of ram while running dual channel in asynchronous mode.
     
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    asynchronous mode is when you mix two different sized dimms. Not 3.
     
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    asynchronous mode also works with 3 ram sticks.
     
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    This site is currently closed for desktop related questions/discussion. Make a new thread over at Desktopreview.com. Registration may be required.
     
    Kdawgca, Jun 9, 2010
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