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Asus P6T6 WS Deluxe and 2 sets of 6 GB


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Assuming 64 Bit OS.

 

Can I get 2 sets of CORSAIR DOMINATOR-GT 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMG6GX3M3A1600C7 and have it work? I have not bought the memory for my system I am building. I know for a fact I want Corsair memory. However in reading the manual for the P6T6 WS Revolution it states:

 

"Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported for only one DIMM per channel only."

 

As CORSAIR DOMINATOR-GT 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMG6GX3M3A1600C7 is both X.M.P. Memory AND DDR3-1600 it would seem I could only use one kit?

 

If this is true could you let me know what memory kit I should get that will give me a total of 12GB in a 6 x 2GB solution please.

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We would not suggest mixing memory on any system, if you want 12 Gig it would be best to use one of the 12 Gig sets. If you do mix two sets you may still have to run them at DDR1333 or DDR1600.

How does 2*CMG6GX3M3A1600C7 constitute "mixing memory" since the CMD12GX3M6A1600C8 is also 6*2GB?

 

Is it not possible to ignore XMP and simply configure the RAM settings in the BIOS manually?

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How does 2*CMG6GX3M3A1600C7 constitute "mixing memory" since the CMD12GX3M6A1600C8 is also 6*2GB?
CMD12GX3M6A1600C8 = 12 GB tested together, all using the same IC

2*CMG6GX3M3A1600C7 = 2 packs that ARE NOT tested together and each pack could use ICs from one of 9 or so manufacturers

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How does 2*CMG6GX3M3A1600C7 constitute "mixing memory" since the CMD12GX3M6A1600C8 is also 6*2GB?

 

Is it not possible to ignore XMP and simply configure the RAM settings in the BIOS manually?

 

Also, you have 2 kits of the same part number made with different ICs, revised PCBs, etc. You are welcome to try it if you like and most of the time it works but not all.

 

We'd love to sell you 2 kits of memory but we are also not going to hand out bad advice. In our experience, the safest course is to not mix memory. Buy tested kits.

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