Upgrading computer memory deciding help.


  1. shouldbetemp
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    Upgrading computer memory deciding help.


    I currently run window 8, and I only have 2gb of ram. Im running cosair 1333mhz 1.5v 2slots x 1gb ram each.
    But my question is can I run a third slot of 2gbx1slot and if I can will it be slowed because im using an odd amount? I only need around 4gb and I feel that running 6gb is a waste of money.
    my motherboard is the intel dx38bt, im a bit confused because it lablels the slot like
    1xa (memory slots)
    1xb
    2xa
    2xb

    and my ram sticks are in (1xa) and (2xa), and if I do buy 1 slot, would i just stick it in any left port?



    links.
    Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS3 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN3X2048-1333C9
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  3. braddersz
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    It will be absolutly fine. Aslong as you put the 2gb stick in 1b. And keep the 2 x 1gb sticks I'm 1a and 2a
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  4. shouldbetemp
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    braddersz said:
    It will be absolutly fine. Aslong as you put the 2gb stick in 1b. And keep the 2 x 1gb sticks I'm 1a and 2a
    Will it be bad because I only have 1 stick, seems uneven lol.
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  6. braddersz
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    That's why the dimms are in pairs . It will be 100 percent fine. Go for the upgrade.
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