Populate all 4 memory slots?

boozer · 9 Oct 2008 at 17:25

Hi,

Im planning on getting a new mobo, cpu and memory. This will be my first Intel build although i have a couple of AMD builds done in the past.

As I recall, when I built my last system there were a lot of mobos that wouldnt boot with 3 or 4 sticks of ram in, is this still the case?

I know this is a bit of a general question, but im still researching components so only expect a generalised answer.

Cheers, Boozer

RJC · 9 Oct 2008 at 17:34

I have used the Abit IP35 Pro with all slots populated and had to up the MCH to 1.41v in order for it operate without a load of error messages.
My Gigabyte EX38-DS5 run fine just upped the MCH .2V after installing the memory.

Snograt · 9 Oct 2008 at 18:09

Had nothing but trouble with my 780i with all four slots populated. Dropped it down to two and it's fine.

jimmy29 · 9 Oct 2008 at 20:14

If building from scratch I would definately go for 2 sticks. 2x2GB of DDR2 is the way to go for the current generation imo.

cuke2u · 9 Oct 2008 at 20:30

Hi, mine's perfect, no errors, no crashes, rock solid...
Chris

Sweeney · 9 Oct 2008 at 20:39

Mines perfect also, its usually just a case of upping MCH(nVidia)/Northbridge voltage.

Some motherboard manufacturers may not list the ram you have/purchase as compatible but chances are it will be.