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2016/07/27 09:00:14 (permalink)
Hello guys, I've had 3x2 of Dominator ram since the launch of the EVGA x58 mobo, recently I started updating my build, removed the old 480gtx and installed 2 970s.
6gb of ram doesn't cut it anymore, I purchased PNY 8x2 1866 ram, when installed my PC doesn't go into the boot sequence, screens completely black.
Is the ram not supported?

Appreciative on any feedback or help I could receive

Manufacturer: BlackHawk ( Build In Progress)
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 4.1GHz (8 CPUs) (WaterCooled)
Memory: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6134MB DDR3 RAM
Hard Drive: Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB 10000 RPM
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    Re: X58 mobo and 2x8 DDR3 1866 ram issue 2016/07/27 09:40:15 (permalink)
    It's possible that because your new ram are 8GB sticks, it won't work on X58.  You would be better off I think using a triple channel memory kit (3 sticks).  Either a 3x4GB kit (best option), or a 6x2GB kit.
     
    You would also most likely need to up your VTT voltage some to run any ram at 1866MHz on your X58.  May require a small bump in Vcore also to a once stable CPU OC.


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Re: X58 mobo and 2x8 DDR3 1866 ram issue 2016/07/27 11:42:53 (permalink)
    Boot with 1 stick second slot from left. If it boots,sht down and add second stick in third or fourth slot.Its been a while cant remember exactly. 2 sticks are not optimal for x58 but they will work.
     
    post edited by Shockjockey - 2016/07/27 11:46:35

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    Re: X58 mobo and 2x8 DDR3 1866 ram issue 2016/07/27 11:49:15 (permalink)
    BlackHawk3G
    Hello guys, I've had 3x2 of Dominator ram since the launch of the EVGA x58 mobo, recently I started updating my build, removed the old 480gtx and installed 2 970s.
    6gb of ram doesn't cut it anymore, I purchased PNY 8x2 1866 ram, when installed my PC doesn't go into the boot sequence, screens completely black.
    Is the ram not supported?

    Appreciative on any feedback or help I could receive

    Do you have both types of memory installed? Or just the the new sticks? As alluded to above, running with two sticks will put you in dual channel. Your manual addresses which memory slots to use when using different memory configurations and is available online in the support section.
    post edited by HeavyHemi - 2016/07/27 11:52:59

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    Re: X58 mobo and 2x8 DDR3 1866 ram issue 2016/07/27 12:21:11 (permalink)
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    Hello guys, I've had 3x2 of Dominator ram since the launch of the EVGA x58 mobo, recently I started updating my build, removed the old 480gtx and installed 2 970s.
    6gb of ram doesn't cut it anymore, I purchased PNY 8x2 1866 ram, when installed my PC doesn't go into the boot sequence, screens completely black.
    Is the ram not supported?

    Appreciative on any feedback or help I could receive

    Do you have both types of memory installed? Or just the the new sticks? As alluded to above, running with two sticks will put you in dual channel. Your manual addresses which memory slots to use when using different memory configurations and is available online in the support section.


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    Which X58 MB ?
     
    http://www.evga.com/support/specs/default.asp?famMB=Intel%20X58%20Series%20Family
     
     
     
    Legacy RAM X58  http://www.evga.com/support/motherboard/legacy/
     
     
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    Re: X58 mobo and 2x8 DDR3 1866 ram issue 2016/08/02 22:34:40 (permalink)
    Sorry I haven't replied sooner, I have the first EVGA x58 mobo, I went out for a trip with a friend to a computer store, the only ram they had is Ballistic 9-9-9-24 4x4 1600 ram. Installed all 4 sticks in the first 4 slots, and no boot. Installed 3 sticks the sameway my triple channel 3x2 8-8-8 dominator ram is setup, the computer booted and read the 3x4 ram. Only problem I had was that I wasn't able to load my 4ghz overclock I had on my 920 i7.

    Any1 have any idea how I could get this new ram to work with my old overclock? And any idea how I could get the other 4gb ram stick to work with the other 3x4 sticks?

    I'm also not using the old ram with the new ram

    Manufacturer: BlackHawk ( Build In Progress)
    Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 4.1GHz (8 CPUs) (WaterCooled)
    Memory: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6134MB DDR3 RAM
    Hard Drive: Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB 10000 RPM
    Video Card: EVGA GTX 295
    Monitor: "LCD" 20 inch
    Sound Card: Creative SB X-Fi ExtremGaming
    Speakers/Headphones: Dell 5650 Surround Sound 5.1 System
    Keyboard: Eclipse illuminated key & backlit keyboard
    Mouse: Logitech MX 518 "Gaming"
    Mouse Surface: AllSop Metal Mousepad "Gaming"
    Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate 64 Bit Service Pack 1
    Motherboard: EVGA x58
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    Re: X58 mobo and 2x8 DDR3 1866 ram issue 2016/08/02 23:01:24 (permalink)
    Did you set the RAM voltage in BIOS manually ? (use the RAM mfg advertised Voltage)
     
    Are you using XMP or is RAM in "Auto"

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    Re: X58 mobo and 2x8 DDR3 1866 ram issue 2016/08/03 05:31:41 (permalink)
    I haven't done anything other then reset cmos and install the ram. I figured it would be plug-and-play, that's not the case I guess.
    I will highly appreciate all the help I can get.

    **update**
    I resett all ram setting and set them to auto, everything works perfectly with the cpu overclock. I have 3 of the sticks in the same spot I had my triple channel in. I just have one stick I need to find the right slot to install. But I'm glad with having 12gb of ram compared To the 6gb I had b4.
    post edited by BlackHawk3G - 2016/08/03 07:24:10

    Manufacturer: BlackHawk ( Build In Progress)
    Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 4.1GHz (8 CPUs) (WaterCooled)
    Memory: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6134MB DDR3 RAM
    Hard Drive: Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB 10000 RPM
    Video Card: EVGA GTX 295
    Monitor: "LCD" 20 inch
    Sound Card: Creative SB X-Fi ExtremGaming
    Speakers/Headphones: Dell 5650 Surround Sound 5.1 System
    Keyboard: Eclipse illuminated key & backlit keyboard
    Mouse: Logitech MX 518 "Gaming"
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    Motherboard: EVGA x58
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    Re: X58 mobo and 2x8 DDR3 1866 ram issue 2016/08/06 06:01:42 (permalink)
    BlackHawk3G
    I haven't done anything other then reset cmos and install the ram. I figured it would be plug-and-play, that's not the case I guess.
    I will highly appreciate all the help I can get.

    **update**
    I resett all ram setting and set them to auto, everything works perfectly with the cpu overclock. I have 3 of the sticks in the same spot I had my triple channel in. I just have one stick I need to find the right slot to install. But I'm glad with having 12gb of ram compared To the 6gb I had b4.

    Glad to hear you got it up and running...
     
    I'm not sure if all of EVGA's X58 boards are configured the same (I believe they are) for the Dimm slots, but here is how I would need to setup my X58 E770 Classy3.
     
    If 1 stick  >> Use slot #1.  Single channel.
    If 2 sticks  >>  Use slots 1 & 3.  Dual channel.
    If 3 sticks  >> Use slots 1,3, & 5.  Triple channel.
    If 4 sticks  >>  Use slots 1,2,3,4.  Dual channel.
    If 6 sticks  >>  You guessed it, all slots...  Also triple channel.
     
    post edited by bdary - 2016/08/06 06:04:38


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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