Can I put RAM in slots 2 and 3?

In a motherboard with two RAM slots, you’ll just put your first stick of RAM into Slot 1 and a second stick into Slot 2. A second stick should go into Slot 2, which isn’t next to Slot 1. If you have a third stick, it would go into Slot 3, which will actually be between Slot 1 and Slot 2.

Can you add more RAM slots to a motherboard?

No, that can’t be done. Also, mixing RAM sticks that are purchased seperately often don’t work well togheter and will most likely cause you a lot of trouble with stability issues, if the motherboard / cpu will boot at all.

Can you fill 3 RAM slots?

To answer your question yes you can use three sticks of ram, however you will not get the maximum performance from it like you will from matched pairs in dual channel.

Can you combine 2 sets of RAM?

There’s a prevailing misconception you cannot use different RAM sizes together or that you cannot mix RAM brands. The answer is Yes, you can mix RAM sticks and RAM sizes and even different RAM speeds—but mixing and matching RAM modules isn’t the best for system performance.

Does motherboard with 2 RAM slots support dual-channel?

Modern motherboards allow two similar RAM modules—of the same speed and generation—to run in dual-channel for increased performance. It also means if you plug the RAM into the wrong slots, such as 1 and 2, you won’t be able to use dual-channel modes.

Can you expand RAM slots?

In order to add new RAM, align the new RAM module properly near its slot. Gently press the RAM at an angle of 45 degrees until you hear a click sound. Push the RAM downwards until it gets locked within the clips. Once the new RAM is in its place, put back the rear panel and laptop battery.

How many RAM slots does a motherboard have?

4 RAM slots
How Many RAM Slots Are There In a Motherboard? Typically, motherboards have a total of 4 RAM slots or two pairs when they are dual-channel. Some high-end motherboards may contain as many as eight slots, and in supercomputers, there may be multiple motherboards per system, up to 32 slots total.

Can you put 3 RAM sticks in 4 slots?

You can’t be in Dual on two and Single on the other. All memory must be communicating at the same speed. In fact, your MOTHERBOARD MANUAL actually shows you accepted configurations which are usually ONE, TWO, or FOUR sticks but not three (and for one and two you can have issues if you don’t use the recommended slots.)

Can I use 2 2x8gb RAM?

Yes, it’s very nearly perfectly safe, even if they’re different kits from different manufacturers running at different speeds, as long as you follow the directions in the motherboard’s manual.