Can I install 3 x 512 DDR RAM?

[BillyPC]

If I install 2 x 512 MB RAM running in Dual Channel, and then install an additional 512 MB stick for a total of 3 sticks of 512, will the first 2 still run in Dual Channel?

Bill

 

[Son of Sam]

yes it will

 

[Didou]

It depends on the system, without more information we can't give you a proper answer.

 

[BillyPC]

Here are my current specs:

Motherboard: Abit AN8 nForce4 Socket 939 Motherboard
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice Core Socket 939 CPU
VGA: MSI GeForce 6600GT 128MB DDR3 PCIe w/DVI/TV-OUT
RAM: 1 x Kingston 512MB Non-ECC, CL3 PC3200 DDR 400MHz
Case/ power supply: Premium Silver 2526 ATX 400w 20/24 pin Mid-T / Handle
Additional: 2 x Powmax Case Fan 120mm x 120mm
DVD/CD Burner: DRU-800A Internal Double/Dual Layer & Dual Format DVD Burner
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 ST3120022A 120GB 7200 RPM 2MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive
CPU Fan/ Heatsink: Thermaltake for AMD Athalon

Bill

 

[Didou]

The newer Athlon64s (including the Venice core) are more flexible when it comes to using DIMMs with different sizes but if I'm not mistaken the memory should still be installed in pairs (2 or 4 DIMMs).

Using 3 DIMMs will either make the CPU work in single-channel or maybe the system won't even POST.

 

[BillyPC]

Thanks

Thank you. I will prob. just spend the extra bucks and get one more stick for a total of 2 GB RAM. Thanks.

Bill

 

[Tedster]

my MSI K7N2 delta 2 platinum board has 3 sticks of 512

runs fine.

 

[Didou]

He has an Athlon64 which differs quite a lot from a nForce2 memory controller.