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    GT70 RAM Upgrade

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Plur, Oct 14, 2014.

  1. Plur

    Plur Notebook Consultant

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    Hi there,

    I'm looking at upgrading the RAM in my GT70. It currently has a single 8GB stick in it and I'm looking at getting a second.

    I've looked at videos and it seems getting to the ram slots under the keyboard seems quite difficult to get to. If I install a stick on the bottom side of the motherboard will it still run in dual channel?

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    Mobo: MS-1763 REV:0.C
    CPU-Z states the current stick is in slot 2
     
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    Yes it will run dual channel but installing it in the open slot on the bottom. Just make sure to get the same speed and CL if you can.
     
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  3. Plur

    Plur Notebook Consultant

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    Just to clarify, the current stick is currently installed under the keyboard. I seem to have left that out.

    Is it still true that it will run in dual channel if I install it in a slot on the bottom?
     
    Plur, Oct 15, 2014
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    Yes, I did it just so. I wasn't confident but made sure that the SIMMs were on odd/even slots meaning 2 under kb and 3 in the bottom. Runs in dual channel.
     
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  5. Plur

    Plur Notebook Consultant

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    I've run into a potential problem here. I saw from CPU-Z that my RAM is kingston so I've looked at getting another kingston module. But it appears I have 11-11-11-28 installed at the moment (picture here and the only other kingston ram I can find I believe is 11-11-11-35 seen here.

    Would these two modules run properly in dual channel or should I be looking at other modules?
     
    Plur, Oct 15, 2014
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    Get rather identical figures, the brand is not so important I think; mine are A-Data and Lenovo.
     
    zipperi, Oct 16, 2014
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    Thanks so much for your replies. If it's better to mis-match brand but keep the same CL & tRAS timing I'll definitely go with that option.

    I've seen G.Skill and Corsair RAM that run at the same timings (11-11-11-28) but I'll await for a reply from someone who knows for sure before I pull the trigger.
     
    Plur, Oct 16, 2014
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    Successfully upgraded with a different brand but same timings. Works in dual channel just fine.

    This thread can be closed. Thank you for all the replies.
     
    Plur, Oct 17, 2014
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