2x2gb ram modules + one single 4gb module? Possible?Please help

[leinad149]

Hey guys Im concerned about this few days ago, I just ordered One Single Stick of 4gb XMS3 1600mhz, and I already have 2x2gb XMS3 1600mhz on my system, is gonna be any problem or they will work fine together??? Thanks for reading

Btw I have a asus p8z68-v le

 

[o1die]

Download asus board manual and check for ram configurations. I personally wouldn't do it, but it may work anyway.

 

[rex000]

Yeah, it's not ideal. But I'm sure it will work. Don't sweat it.

 

[leinad149]

thx for your answers guys!!! Im gonna take the shot...and tell you how it ends !

 

[powercroat783]

When it comes to total memory, no you should have a total of 8Gb now. Where you should have a problem is that if you have three sticks in different memory slots it forces all the memory to work in single channel rather than in dual channel. In other words, it will get a bit slower unless you find another stick to line up with the 4GB stick.

tl;dr

More but slower RAM

 

[rex000]

You may as well give it a shot if you ordered it already.

I'm going to assume your motherboard has 4 RAM slots, one thing to consider is to fill up that fourth slot. I would think using 3 out of 4 RAM slots will render any dual channel whatever inactive...?

Also, as for what o1die said. Check out the RAM configurations to be safe.
Example

Slot1: 2GB
Slot2: 4GB
Slot3: 2GB
Slot4: (possible 4GB)

is better than:

Slot1: 2GB
Slot2: 2GB
Slot3: 4GB
Slot4: (possible 4GB)

I could be completely wrong though... just a thought.

 

[leinad149]

Best answer selected by leinad149.

 

[leinad149]

powercroat783 you understood me like I wanted to...! cool...! thx