Is this normal? Predator PO3-620

Jayen8888

Hi, Pros, I am new to desktop, is this normal ?

GAMING6698

@Jayen8888
2X8GB Ram stick didn't working in dual channel it means you inserted in wrong slot.
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To enable dual-channel mode, you need to check your motherboard physically. Motherboards usually have 4 DIMM slots and you can see that they are kind of color-coded.

Now, the color depends on the type of motherboard you have but there will always be at least 2 different colors for motherboards with 4 DIMM slots.

This is so that it is easier to assemble or spot RAM modules if they are on dual-channel or not. The rule is simple. If the RAM modules installed on your motherboard are on the same color, they should be running in dual-channel mode.

Jayen8888

HI , @GAMING6698

thanks for your respond. My motherboard is PO3-620

Unfortunately there is only 1 color, black 


and I found this beside it , any clue does this mean?
 
I try insert the ram in the slot 1 and 2 and it shows single channel.



and when I switch to slot 1 and 3 , it become dual channel but still overclock.



any solution for this ? 

StevenGen

Jayen8888 said:

Hi, Pros, I am new to desktop, is this normal ?

Hey Jayen8888 you have your RAM in the wrong slots in your Predator PO3-620, for 16GB total RAM you need to put the 2x sticks into DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 see the caption I've included below;

billsey

You have likely put XMP memory in which runs at a base speed of 2400MT/s, hence the 1200MHz (x2) shown. The normal memory is 2666, so shows as 1333 when running at full speed. If the new memory you have added is 2400MT/s that would also explain, all memory will run at the speed of the slowest, and no faster than the speed of the chipset. So you want 2666 across the board. Also make sure they are installed in matching pairs, so the dual channel will have an effect.