[quote=Blackheifer][quote=Tzelanit]
240-pin DDR3 DIMM Banking:
4 (2 banks of 2)
Max Unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM:
16GB
My speed seems to be 1333MHz as indicated by the Performance tab in Task Manager, but I'm not sure if that's just reading the current situation or if it just interprets the maximum.
Since it says that I can have 16GB max, that's what I'd like to do. So should I just shop based on that information and look for 2 8 sticks, or should I get 1 16 stick? Or is this a 4 4 situation?
Thank you for all of this help by the way. I'm so close to solving this issue that's being plaguing me and I'm really grateful.
No problem. So you have to do dual channel which means you need either 2 x 8Gb (I recommend this) or 2 x 4GB (to add to what you currently have). Your RAM has to be installed in identical pairs always.
So 2 x 8GB it is then! And I think I recall hearing that you should only put RAM in either the 1st and 3rd, or 2nd and 4th slots? So when I install these, should I just put them in the 1st and 3rd? Is that true?
Edit:
Looks like it's the 1st and the 3rd if I'm reading the manual correctly.
Edit:
After looking around everywhere and price-shopping, I've made a purchase!
Corsair XMS3 — 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333MHz C9 Memory Kit.
It's just $94.99 direct from Corsair. Newegg is asking twice that, and both Amazon and Ebay are more expensive, and I like the idea of getting an item direct from a manufacturer in the event that there's an issue.
This is going to change a lot for me. I've been depressed and moping about thinking that I'd need a new PC for months to play this, so if this simple solution smooths out the experience, I'll be thrilled.
Again, I can't thank you enough for the help. Thank you for taking the time to teach me. You're the best.
I'll be back after I get it to obnoxiously bump this to update you and thank you again, lol.
