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Hello guys, I am currently using 6GB of DDR3 RAM (1333MHz) and i want to make it 8GB by adding 2 gigs more. Now the problem is that i cant find the compatible module. Im using Kingston PC3-10700 modules (3x2GB) which are about 2 years old now. All the modules which are available now are PC3-10600.. i cannot find PC3-10700! will they be compatible?? is it necessary they be from the same manufacturer?

here is what CPUID shows : http://img.techpowerup.org/120504/RAM.png

help me out! :eek:
 
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any ddr3 memory stick(s) will work. if you mix mem sticks with different speeds all of the sticks will operate at the speed of the slowest mem stick. You have a 1366 motherboard no?
 

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for the cost of memory these days, and to lessen the stress on the memory controller, why not just opt for a newer 8GB (2X4GB)kit and sell the 6GB you have?

As said above, you can add whatever stick you want, and it may or may not play well, but you can likely run them stock, or again as said, run them all to match the worst stick of the group.
 
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From Wikipedia:

Fractional frequencies are normally rounded down, but rounding up to -667 is common due to the exact number being -666⅔ and rounding to the nearest whole number. Some manufacturers also round to a certain precision or round up instead. For example, PC3-10666 memory could be listed as PC3-10600 or PC3-10700.

I suppose that explains it =]
 
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But surely it won`t run in dual-channel if the OP mixes sticks ?
 
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I'm pretty sure that it will run in dual channel even if he mixes ram modules with different speeds
 

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If you have 3x2GB I assume you have 1366, which is triple-channel. So you won't want another 2GB, you'll want another 3GB at least, or 3x1GB sticks. This will keep you running triple channel.
 
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We don't know as he hasn't posted his computers specs.I have also seen ppl who don't have LGA1366 and are running 6gb of ram
 
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We don't know as he hasn't posted his computers specs.I have also seen ppl who don't have LGA1366 and running 6gb of ram

Some run dual channel 6GB, a friend of mine does 2x2GB + 2x1GB all @1333 Adata. And @Aksh_47 post pc specs
 

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I've got DDR2-533, DDR2-1066 and DDR2-800 all running in my second rig. It all just runs at the speed of the 533 (266MHz). Presumably, it's the same with DDR3
 

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Most modern motherboards will handle different chips well, but it might not be optimal. Most Intel chips will also run dual-channel with different sized sticks as well which isn't all that new.
 

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any ddr3 memory stick(s) will work. if you mix mem sticks with different speeds all of the sticks will operate at the speed of the slowest mem stick. You have a 1366 motherboard no?

This is true, however

for the cost of memory these days, and to lessen the stress on the memory controller, why not just opt for a newer 8GB (2X4GB)kit and sell the 6GB you have?

I would recommend doing what sneekypeet said
 

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We don't know as he hasn't posted his computers specs.I have also seen ppl who don't have LGA1366 and are running 6gb of ram

That is true, but as I said since he is running 3x2GB I assumed triple-channel. If he is running 3x2GB in a Dual-channel rig, then yes he would want another 2GB stick to round out the set to 4 so he can have dual channel again.

Some run dual channel 6GB, a friend of mine does 2x2GB + 2x1GB all @1333 Adata. And @Aksh_47 post pc specs

I'm one of those people that don't have 1366 and run 6GB of RAM, but I use one of the configurations that keeps dual-channel.

And yes, system specs would be very helpful.
 
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