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    P870DM - RAM: Dual Channel Config?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by aznxwill, Sep 15, 2016.

  1. aznxwill

    aznxwill Notebook Consultant

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    Hello Note Bookers,

    GIVEN that I am a P870DM owner who wants to install 2 RAM sticks in DUAL CHANNEL configuration,

    THEN should I install it in RAM 1 & RAM 2 slots (located on bottom of laptop)

    OR should I install it in RAM 1 & RAM 3 (RAM 1 located on bottom of laptop, RAM 3 located under keyboard)?


    Note: RAM 1 & RAM 2 slots are located on the bottom of the laptop (see here) and RAM 3 & RAM 4 slots are located underneath the keyboard (see here).

    Thanks,
    Will
     
    aznxwill, Sep 15, 2016
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    To install ram in dual channel use the same area, so 2 under the keyboard or 2 under the main cover or all 4.

    You could technically pair 1 and 4 or 2 and 3 as well but I would avoid that.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 15, 2016
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Right, stick to two adjacent banks. That will give you dual channel mode and will be easier to work with than installing one stick on each side of the board.
     
    Prostar Computer, Sep 16, 2016
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