ASRock Forums : Z97 Pro4 and dual channel upgrade https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 29 May 2026 05:51:52 +0000 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 06:19:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1219 <![CDATA[ASRock Forums]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ <![CDATA[Z97 Pro4 and dual channel upgrade : According to intel only Xeons...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1219&PID=5594&title=z97-pro4-and-dual-channel-upgrade#5594 Author: Xaltar
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Posted: 13 Nov 2015 at 6:19am

According to intel only Xeons support dual channel of mixed capacity RAM but I have seen it work on numerous systems, none that I have assembled mind you as I always use matched kits. I have had a number of prebuilts come through my workshop with mixed RAM with Dual Channel active. 

If you have the budget then obviously go with a 4x8gb kit or 2 identical 2x8gb kits. If not you can give the mixed config a shot and upgrade the 2x4gb kit later.


Edited by Xaltar - 13 Nov 2015 at 6:20am]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2015 06:19:02 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1219&PID=5594&title=z97-pro4-and-dual-channel-upgrade#5594 <![CDATA[Z97 Pro4 and dual channel upgrade : It may, yet most likely will not...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1219&PID=5590&title=z97-pro4-and-dual-channel-upgrade#5590 Author: wardog
Subject: 1219
Posted: 13 Nov 2015 at 3:48am

It may, yet most likely will not work with 4GB _and_ 8GB sticks installed. SPD matched or otherwise.

Your best be is to save for 4x8GB, matched kit.
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Subject: 1219
Posted: 12 Nov 2015 at 5:33pm

Hello,

I need to upgrade RAM on my Z97 Pro4 for labs with virtualization. Now, I've 8GB (2x4GB modules, GSkill Sniper P/N F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR). My plan is to install 2 more modules, same speed, CL and brand, but different size, 2x8GB (GSkill Sniper P/N F3-1866C9D-16GSR). At the need, I want 24GB of RMA in Dual Channel.

Will I lose Dual Channel properties with that configuration?

Thanks!
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