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I am a rookie in pc building so im not sure where to install my ddr4 memory on my z170 motherboard.i have two sticks of ddr4 memory but not sure where to install them ,i dont know if i should install them in the first and third slot or in the second and fourth slot (what im saying are all from left to right) hope you guys can help me with this.

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1 and 2. it should be there on the mobo. or just alternative slots:)

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Are you sure its the first and second slot im not seeing people doing that.

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Put them in the slots with matching colors to enable dual channel, which ser of colors it really doesn't matter, people usually go second and fourth because of large cpu air coolers.

 

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Just now, Lsy said:

Are you sure its the first and seconf slot im not seeing people doing that.

no no, it should be numbered on the mobo

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My motherboard manual did not state where to install them.

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2 minutes ago, SLAYR said:

Put them in the slots with matching colors to enable dual channel, which ser of colors it really doesn't matter, people usually go second and fourth because of large cpu air coolers.

@Lsy ^This

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Just now, Lsy said:

My motherboard manual did not state where to install them.

see on the motherboard if the slots are labeled if not just go 2 and 4 (from the cpu socket)

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It should be either slots 1&3 or 2&4 for dual channel. Usually it's the outer most slots go first.

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My motherboard manual did not state where to install them.

I highly doubt that as all manuals explain where to install the ram sticks... Just look closely

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Ok thanks guys i got the solution now

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Ok thanks guys i got the solution now

What is ther ein the spoiler 

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20 minutes ago, Lsy said:

My motherboard manual did not state where to install them.

That seems VERY unusual.

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