P6X58D-E and adding memory

[Sirtfireball]

Hi,

I have the P6X58D-E Motherboard with an i7 930 processor. I currently have 6gb of memory installed and all works fine. However, I would like to add another 6gb and wondered if it is as simple as just filling the 3 empty memory slots with another 3 x 2gb sticks?

The memory I have now is G.Skill F3-12800 CL9T 6GB (3x2GB) NQ DDR3 PCR 1600 and I would like to add another triple pack of the same type. Would I need to make any bios changes?

Thanks in advance

[wevsspot]

As long as you are going to add another kit of the same model RAM that shouldn't be a problem at all. Try it at the same settings you are using now. If you have a boot issue or can't get stable bump up the QPI/DRAM voltage and the DRAM voltage just a tad and you'll be set.

[wevsspot]

What are the last four digits of the part number on your RAM?

[Sirtfireball]

Thank you for the reply.

I shall check the part number when I get home tonight. Have to take the daughter shopping for University and just hope she leaves me with enough money for my RAM

[Sirtfireball]

All the info on the memory sticks is as below:

F3-12800CL9T 6GB NQ
DDR3 1600 PC3 12800
CL 9-9-9-24 1.5v
10110640137328

I hope this shows what you were looking for.

[wevsspot]

Yep, sure does

If the pc doesn't boot correctly or appears unstable when you add the extra memory....


Bump DRAM Voltage up to 1.55V
Bump QPI-DRAM Voltage up to 1.25 - 1.30v

You'll be all set

[Sirtfireball]

Thanks for all your help. I'm sure I'll be back some time in the very near future

p.s. would I be correct in thinking I should add a separate ram cooler if I am to run 6 sticks?
If yes, could you suggest something or am I asking in the wrong place?

Thanks again.

[GSKILL TECH]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ion=gskill+fan

I would actually go for the cheaper one..

Thank you
GSKILL TECH

[wevsspot]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ion=gskill+fan

I would actually go for the cheaper one..

Thank you
GSKILL TECH

Agreed - I totally love the G.SKILL FTB-3500C6-S Fans. It is a great RAM cooler, effective and quiet.