Quick question about adding RAM

[bolter]

Right now I have 6 gigs of RAM, corsair XMS DDR3 (3-2gigs each). I have 3 more slots available. My question is if I want too add more is there anything I need to know? Do I have to match specs, or will any new type work fine? Again, sorry for the ignorance but that's why I come here

 

[Blain]

* What's the maximum capacity DIMMs your MB will support (your MB manual will have that detail)?
* It's best to match speed, CAS, voltage and if possible brand of your current modules.
* Are you running Windows 7 Home Premium or 7 Pro (or higher)?

 

[Coup27]

If your motherboard can support more memory, then ideally you want to get the part number of your existing RAM which sounds like it's a tri-channel kit and order another one of the same. Mixing and matching memory does work, but the whole set of memory will slow down to the slowest part in the chain. Mixing and matching can on occasion introduce system issues.

 

[bolter]

If I understand what I am reading, I have 6 DIMM slots, with 4 gb max in each. I running vista home premium 64bit. And my ram is Corsair 6gb DDR3 1333 triple kit. So I should get the same typr kit to ensure it works properly then? FYI my motherboard is a MSI x58 platinum if that helps to make sure I got the info right.

 

[Coup27]

What is the exact MSI motherboard part number and what is the exact RAM kit part number? You can use CPUZ to find this information out.

 

[bolter]

Motherboard it says MS-7522. Doesn't give me an exact model for my RAM on cpuz but I am pretty sure this is it

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-TR3X6G...s=corsair+ddr3

 

[bolter]

sorry, I found it now. It is CM3X2G1333C9

 

[Coup27]

Your board can accept 6 DIMMS at 4GB each, giving a total of 24GB. The highest non-overclocked frequency is 1333Mhz and a voltage of 1.5v should be used.

Can you still buy that tri-channel kit anywhere? Ideally you would want another one of those. If you can't find one, the current replacement would be TR3X6G1333C9.

 

[bolter]

Thanks Coup. I eneded up getting the current replacement. I couldn't find any of the original kit without it being on ebay salavaged from another pc. And it was more expensive than the new version. It's in and I am up and running.

 

[tweakboy]

If your motherboard can support more memory, then ideally you want to get the part number of your existing RAM which sounds like it's a tri-channel kit and order another one of the same. Mixing and matching memory does work, but the whole set of memory will slow down to the slowest part in the chain. Mixing and matching can on occasion introduce system issues.

What coupe said and I stress again for him, make sure the modules are all the same as the ones you have in your rig now. We don't want issues. Like having to adjust ram timings or voltage so they all work in peace and harmony. gl

 

[Coup27]

Good stuff. Glad I could help.