[SOLVED] Asus P6T memory question

[Schmoleskin]

I may have just goofed, luckily not too expensive... Wanted to add memory to my P6T (have 6GB, need 8GB min for FS2020). I purchased 2 x 8GB DDR3 PC3-10600 DIMM/1333MHz, non-ECC sticks. I checked my original order to make sure all these specs matched. Then I wanted to make sure I understood where best to put them so I checked the manual, and it says: "You may install 1GB and 2GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets." Then the QVL goes on to only list 1 and 2 GB memory.

Did I just buy $50 worth of paperweights? Would the new 8GB memory have any chance of working, or would it damage the mobo or destroy the memory? The max memory is 24GB (in six sockets), so 4GB DIMMS must be supported even though none appear in the QVL, or in that quote above. Would I be better to just buy two or three matching 4GB sticks instead? BIOS is most current v1408.

That's what I get for not reading the whole chapter before ordering, derp. I won't even open the package if it's not likely to work.

 

[Gerald6049]

You have to try it, it is possible the RAM will detect 4GB instead 8GB each slot.
Refer to the specs : https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P6T/overview/
Max 24 GB, means each slot supported max 4GB (4x6=24).

On updated QVL here : https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1366/P6T/P6T-Update-DDR3-QVL-list.zip
There are 4GB RAM listed.

 

[Schmoleskin]

Thanks, I did not know to look for an updated QVL. I figured there must be 4GB support with the 4 x 6 thing too. Now shopping.

 

[Schmoleskin]

Well rats, after receiving the updated QVL from Gerald6049, I ordered the memory on the list,
Samsung M378B5273BH1-CH9. Unfortunately, they sent me M378B5273DH0-CH9, which does not appear on the list. I looked up the specs of both, and they look the same to my eye, DDR3 PC3-10600 DIMM/1333MHz, unbuffered, non-ECC, 1.5V. Will it work, or should I begin the return process? **Update, the supplier says it'll work fine, anyone disagree?

 

[Gerald6049]

Well rats, after receiving the updated QVL from Gerald6049, I ordered the memory on the list,
Samsung M378B5273BH1-CH9. Unfortunately, they sent me M378B5273DH0-CH9, which does not appear on the list. I looked up the specs of both, and they look the same to my eye, DDR3 PC3-10600 DIMM/1333MHz, unbuffered, non-ECC, 1.5V. Will it work, or should I begin the return process? **Update, the supplier says it'll work fine, anyone disagree?

The RAM speed is same, it should work. Have you try it ?

 

[Schmoleskin]

Yup, works good, thanks a lot.

 

[Gerald6049]

Yup, works good, thanks a lot.

Glad it work.