Is this possible.

[trackrat]

I have just ordered 2 X 4 Gb's DDR3, My computer already has 2 X 2 GB's memory in it at the moment.
Can I just add the new 4 GB sticks in the vacant slots for 12 GB's or is it better to run the 2 X 4 GB's in the dual channel mode and sell the other two.
The motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H (Socket M2), and the processor is an AMD 1090T running at stock.

Any advice appreciated.

 

[trackrat]

are the other memory modules dual channel?

Yes they are a matched pair.

I use it mainly for gaming, some photoshop work, Excell and general browsing.

 

[trackrat]

Thanks to all for your advice.

I will try and see what happens at best it will work with 12GB's of memory, at worst it will have 8GB's and I will sell the other 4GB's