What DIMM slots should I use?

If you have two RAM sticks, you should use the slot furthest away from the CPU socket and the slot one slot away from the CPU. If you have three RAM sticks, you should use the three slots furthest away from the CPU socket.
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Which DIMM slot to use first?

In the case of a motherboard with four RAM slots, it's probable you'll want to install your first RAM stick into the slot labeled 1. A second stick should go into Slot 2, which isn't next to Slot 1. If you have a third stick, it would go into Slot 3, which will actually be between Slot 1 and Slot 2.
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Does it matter which 2 RAM slots you use?

If you have two RAM slots then it does not matter which one you use. Essentially, a motherboard with four RAM slots has two sets of dual channel memory. A motherboard with two RAM slots has one set of dual channel memory.
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What slots should dual channel RAM go in?

If you are installing memory in a dual-channel memory motherboard, install memory modules in pairs, filling the lowest numbered slots first. For example, if the motherboard has two slots each for channel A and channel B, numbered 0 and 1, fill the slots for channel A slot 0 and channel B slot 0 first.
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Can I put my RAM in slots 2 and 4?

If you add another pair of matched RAM sticks, they should go in 1 and 4. The manual has it in slots 2 and 4, not 1 and 2. with that being said, obviously 2 and 4 are dual channel, as well as 1 and 3.
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Does Your RAM Slot Matter?



Is it better to run 2 sticks of RAM or 4?

2 Sticks of RAM are generally less expensive than 4 Sticks. It's easier to push higher memory speeds and lower CAS latencies with fewer sticks. Dual Channel support is a guarantee; Quad Channel support is not. You can add more Modules at a later date if you find you need higher RAM capacity (read this first)
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Does RAM slot order matter?

If you are sure your motherboard is dual channel, and they support the modules you bought, then yes, they should work. But the order in which they go in is motherboard specific; none of us will be able to tell you without the motherboard model.
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Does dual-channel RAM increase FPS?

It varies from game to game, but several titles show a significant increase in your minimum and average framerates with a dual-channel configuration.
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What's better dual-channel or quad channel memory?

Overall, if your main concern is gaming performance, the reality is that there isn't that big of a difference between single and dual channel memory configurations. There are other reasons to choose dual or quad kits of RAM, though, as outlined above.
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What would happens if you put RAM in wrong slots?

The worst that can happen is no boot if RAM is at wrong slots. But no damage of any kind either to RAM or motherboard.
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Can I run RAM in A1 and B1?

Read your motherboard manual as if you want to use dual-channel memory, you will have to plug your RAM sticks on the right channel to make them work properly. For example, if you have two RAM sticks, you will likely have to plug them into the A1 and B1 slots to use the dual-channel memory feature.
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Can I install DDR4 RAM in DDR3 slot?

DDR4 is not backward-compatible with DDR3 so a DDR4 DIMM will not fit on a DDR3 DIMM slot.
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Should you use all 4 RAM slots?

No its not bad to use up all the RAM slots. Most people may not use all 4 off the bat in order to have an upgrade path / cant buy any more at the time.
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What do different color RAM slots mean?

The Answer

It means that the colored pair is a dual channel set and that you should install RAM as a pair to take advantage of it. You should install 2 of the same sticks as a matching pair on the same color slots and then another 2 that are the same in the remaining two slots.
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Can you mix RAM brands?

Can You Mix Different RAM Brands? In short, the answer to this question is: yes. No matter the brand, speed, and size of the RAM, theoretically you can mix and match RAM in your system; though it may prove to be problematic. Also, depending on the setup & workload, you may not even notice a difference in performance.
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What is the best RAM configuration?

Best DDR4 RAM for gaming
  1. TEAM XTREEM ARGB 16GB DDR4-3600MHz C14. The best RAM for gaming. ...
  2. Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB DDR4-3200MHz. The best high-end RAM for gaming. ...
  3. G. Skill Trident Z Neo 32GB DDR4-3600MHz. ...
  4. Colorful CVN Guardian 16GB DDR4-3200. The best budget RGB memory. ...
  5. G. Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB DDR4-4000MHz. ...
  6. G.
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Is 32GB RAM overkill?

In most situations, 32GB of RAM can be considered overkill, but this is not always true. There are situations where 32GB is an appropriate amount to have. It is also a good way to futureproof your PC as requirements increase with time.
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Is DDR5 better than DDR4?

In our overall performance measurement, DDR5-4800 C40 was 19% and 14% faster than DDR4-2133 C15 and DDR4-3200 C22, respectively. However, the performance delta decreased when we compared it to performance DDR4. DDR5-4800 C40 was only 9% faster than DDR4-3200 C15.
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How do I know if I installed RAM correctly?

How to Check Your RAM on Windows 10
  1. Type Windows Memory Diagnostic into the Windows Search box.
  2. Select Windows Memory Diagnostic when it appears in the popup.
  3. Select either Restart now and check for problems or Check for problems the next time I start my computer.
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Is 4x4GB better than 2x8GB?

There is no difference in performance between Intel and AMD when using 4x4GB versus 2x8GB. If you gain performance in one game with 4x4GB on one platform, then expect the same with the other.
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Is 64GB RAM too much?

Is 64/128 GB of RAM Overkill? For the majority of users, it is. If you plan on building a PC purely for gaming and some general, basic, everyday activity, 64 GB of RAM is just too much. The amount of RAM you need will ultimately depend on your workload.
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Is 16GB RAM enough for gaming?

16GB is the recommended amount of RAM for playing most games and will provide a noticeable increase in performance from 8GB. You will also be able to run applications in the background without affecting gameplay.
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Can you use 2 16GB and 8GB RAM together?

"You Can't Mix RAM Sizes," or "You Can't Mix RAM Brands" Most laptops or computers come with at least two slots for RAM sticks, if not more. Most modern motherboards will provide four RAM slots. There's a prevailing misconception you cannot use different RAM sizes together or that you cannot mix RAM brands.
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