Using RAM Slots 1 & 3..........

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   hi,

i got a B450m Steel Legend......i'm using 2 x 8GB RAM.....if RAM slot 4 is faulty, can i use slots 1 & 3 instead ?

i read that it's possible to use slots 2 & 3 as well ?

many thanks

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WorsTalentScout Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Nov 2021 Status: Offline Points: 40	Post Options Post Reply Quote WorsTalentScout Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Using RAM Slots 1 & 3.......... Posted: 29 Jun 2023 at 6:27pm
	hi, i got a B450m Steel Legend......i'm using 2 x 8GB RAM.....if RAM slot 4 is faulty, can i use slots 1 & 3 instead ? i read that it's possible to use slots 2 & 3 as well ? many thanks

eccential Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Oct 2022 Location: Nevada Status: Offline Points: 4360	Post Options Post Reply Quote eccential Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jun 2023 at 9:45pm
	How do you know slot 4 (B2 I presume) is faulty? Putting that aside, if B2 slot is broken in such a way as to not interfere with other slot operation, then I'd suggest using A1 and B1 (slot 1 & slot 3 in your lingo). The electrical termination characteristic won't be ideal, but if it works, well, it's better than nothing. If this doesn't work, I'd try reducing the memory speed by a notch. I would not use B1 and A2 (slot 2 & slot 3 in your lingo) because that introduces asymmetry, even though you're still using both channels. It probably doesn't hurt anything to try it though, if A1+B1 doesn't work. If all of that doesn't work, well, you'd be left with using A1+A2, which means, your total memory bandwidth will be cut in half. But well, desperate times call for desperate measures. Hopefully, you won't have to resort to that.