Question about 3 sticks/6 gig for motherboard

[eman_5467]

Hi!

 

I would like to buy 3 sticks of 2 gigs (6 gig total) of ram for my computer. On the memory configurator, it only shows 4 gigs of ram. My motherboard has 4 slots, so why doesnt it show more ram? The motherboard specs says it can run up to 8 gigs. Anyway, I don't mind if the ram runs a little slower if I can throw in 6 gigs. I use this computer for gaming. I just updated my current system specs. I have only 2 gigs on my rig at the moment, and there are times when I notice a slowdown due to vista using 1 gig of ram, and I only have 1 gig of usable ram for applications/games.

 

Could you please suggest the choices of 3 sticks I could buy?

 

Thanks for your help!

[Wired]

Why do you want to run 3 sticks on a dual channel system? It's best if you stick with 2/4 sticks. Your best bet is to replace what you have with a 4 GB kit (unless you're doing something REALLY intensive that needs 8 GB of course).

 

Also, do you currently have TWIN3X2048-1800C7DF(IN) or TW3X2G1800C7DFNV?

[eman_5467]

This is everything that is on the label of both memory sticks:

 

CM3X1024-1800CD7

XMS3-1800 1024mb 1800mhz

7-7-7-20 2.00v ver3.1 08040832

 

However, I just looked up my receipt from when I bought it and this is what it says:

 

TWIN3x20481800C7DFG

 

Would you suggest buying another 2 of the same ram? Will there be any problems running the system with all 4 banks filled? I built this rig around 1 year ago and I seem to remember that there may have been a problem with running the system with more than 2 banks filled. Its been a while, so I don't really remember. Please let me know what you think.

 

Thanks for your help!

[RAM GUY]

I would suggest you replace the memory you have now with a 4 Gig set, if you add to what you have now you may be limited to DDR1066 or DDR1333 depending on the CPU and MB you have.