DIMM slots?

CBrooksC · 22 Mar 2011 at 18:36

just got my MSI 870A-G54 AMD 870 (Socket AM3) DDR3 Motherboard
http://overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-134-MS
I also have a huge cooler, whch wont let me fit ram into DIMM slots one and two. Will it be ok to stcick them into 3 and 4?

cmndr_andi · 22 Mar 2011 at 18:47

The motherboard manual says that:

"To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM1 first."

May I ask what CPU cooler and RAM modules you are using?

If you are using modules with large heatsinks, you may need to swap them for low-profile modules like these for them to fit.

CBrooksC · 22 Mar 2011 at 18:52

cmndr_andi said:
The motherboard manual says that:

"To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM1 first."

May I ask what CPU cooler and RAM modules you are using?

If you are using modules with large heatsinks, you may need to swap them for low-profile modules like these for them to fit.

Titan fenreir eo

and http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-203-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=

cmndr_andi · 22 Mar 2011 at 18:56

Have you tried installing the RAM first, then fitting the CPU cooler?

Looking at this, it should go - but it's a bit of a fiddle. Also, if the mount allows - try installing the cooler so the air blows east to west and out towards the rear exhaust fan.

CBrooksC · 22 Mar 2011 at 19:03

cmndr_andi said:
Have you tried installing the RAM first, then fitting the CPU cooler?

Looking at this, it should go - but it's a bit of a fiddle. Also, if the mount allows - try installing the cooler so the air blows east to west and out towards the rear exhaust fan.

Ok i will give it a go

CBrooksC · 22 Mar 2011 at 23:28

it worked and pc works beautifully

thanks ^^^