Best RAM configuration for motherboard gigabyte z97-hd3 sk1150
what would be the BEST configuration (for best performance) of RAM memory that i could install on my motherboard gigabyte z97-hd3 sk1150?? I have been thinking of using two 4-GB modules of ram, (making 8 GB).
Or 4 modules of 2 GB, what would be the best?
Also i have considered 2 modules of 8 GB or 4 modules of 4 (16GB)
What would you recommend me for the best performand and what RAM would be the best for this?
thanks.
Or 4 modules of 2 GB, what would be the best?
Also i have considered 2 modules of 8 GB or 4 modules of 4 (16GB)
What would you recommend me for the best performand and what RAM would be the best for this?
thanks.
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2 Modules is always better than 4.
First, if you ever want to add more RAM, you can just add 2 more modules and keep the ones you already have. If you have used up all the slots, you have to remove old modules and replace them with new ones, leaving you with spare RAM...
Second, more modules will use up more power, so it is also better from an environment standpoint.
First, if you ever want to add more RAM, you can just add 2 more modules and keep the ones you already have. If you have used up all the slots, you have to remove old modules and replace them with new ones, leaving you with spare RAM...
Second, more modules will use up more power, so it is also better from an environment standpoint.
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your board has 4 slots, in 2 colors
install each of the 2 sticks in a slot of the SAME color - this gives you the dual channel gain also!
install each of the 2 sticks in a slot of the SAME color - this gives you the dual channel gain also!
Thank you much. : )
i take it you don't want the dual channel then?
Saschao had already posted the Dual Channel setup.
yep -see it now -last sentence
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So are you meaning i should use instead of 4 smaller ram modules, 2 larger ones? in what slots should i insert them?
What type of ram would be the best i can use?