DDR 333 troubles

[roadrunner2348]

I built my first computer today with one small problem my DDR333(kingston HyperX 2x256) ram is only running in single channel mode at 166mhz. I have a Asus A7N8X-X motherboard and I'm not sure how to get it to run at 333mhz or change it to dual channel mode. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?

 

[Nebor]

It is running at 333.... 166x2 = 333mhz DDR speed.

As far as why it's not running Dual channel, that's a mystery. Check the bios settings for anything to do w/ dual channel... it could be that your sticks don't get along well enough to do dual channel.

 

[roadrunner2348]

I bought the ram as a matched pair from newegg so I don't think its the ram not cooperating with each other.

 

[redhatlinux]

Do ya have it installed in the correct slots ?? should be slots 1 and 3 IIRC.

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: redhatlinux
Do ya have it installed in the correct slots ?? should be slots 1 and 3 IIRC.

I didn't think of that! on my Abit NF7 it's actually slots 2 and 3.

 

[BigBadBob]

I believe that the A7N8X-X is a single channel board.

 

[Budman]

Originally posted by: BigBadBob
I believe that the A7N8X-X is a single channel board.

yes that board is single channel,if you wanted dual channel you should have got a A7N8X.

 

[StraightPipe]

dont stress, just buy more ram, more is probly better than fast for most users

 

[Amorphus]

Originally posted by: StraightPipe
dont stress, just buy more ram, more is probly better than fast for most users

talk about a USELESS contribution. yes, this post in itself it somewhat of a paradox, but I felt that I had to point it out.

he already has 512mb, dude.....