i tested my ram sticks

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i tested the ram sticks and it turns out that my ram sticks arent faulty... but my mobo slots for it is
i checked each slot and only 2 work but they're different colours . My question. Would it be okay if i just use both my sticks but in the different slot colours because the other 2 are borken :/

Thanks c:
 
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Ram is usually installed in same colored slots to enable dual channel operation.
No standard there, so check your motherboard manual.
If you get successful operation using two slots in single channel mode, that is not all bad.
It is of little concern on intel cpus because of an advanced ram controller.
A bit more on amd.
I think you are looking at a real app impact of perhaps 2-5%
try it if it boots go to computer right click go to property and check how much ram the pc is seeing.
if the pc dosent boot or dosent recognize all the ram i would go ahead and rma the board if its newer than 30days or if you have a warranty this should be covered.
 


can i mix the colours on my mobo yes or no?

i tried each one 2 dont work and their both different colours

is longer than 30 days
 
Ram is usually installed in same colored slots to enable dual channel operation.
No standard there, so check your motherboard manual.
If you get successful operation using two slots in single channel mode, that is not all bad.
It is of little concern on intel cpus because of an advanced ram controller.
A bit more on amd.
I think you are looking at a real app impact of perhaps 2-5%
 
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