Buying Memory

[erkishhorde]

So, I was stupid when buying memory for my new box and got a 3-pack of 2GBs for 6GB total expecting that I'd be able to get a single stick somewhere. Not the case. I'm having trouble finding anyone that sells single sticks. I'm thinking my only option is to return it and get 2 2x2GB sets unless somebody knows a place that sells single sticks. For anyone that's interested, it's Patriot memory PVT36G1600LLK.

[derby]

are you sure you're an engineer?

[erkishhorde]

Structural.   You USED to be able to buy single sticks. 

[derby]

Structural.   You USED to be able to buy single sticks. 

what cpu are you running? if it's something like an i7, with triple-channel memory controller, you'll want to install 'em in threes, not singles or pairs.

[erkishhorde]

AMD Phenom II X4 955

[ZLTFUL]

All single 2GB sticks...but no Patriot.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010170147%201052129233%201052307859%201052429371&name=DDR3%201600%20%28PC3%2012800%29

[erkishhorde]

Mmmm... Saw those. I've had bad experiences combining memory. And none of them are on my mobo memory compatibility chart.

[ZLTFUL]

Yeah...I have checked with Patriot and it doesn't look like they are in the habit of selling "performance" ram in single sticks...

[derby]

Yeah...I have checked with Patriot and it doesn't look like they are in the habit of selling "performance" ram in single sticks...

of course not... a single stick isn't a "performance" configuration. 

[erkishhorde]

It could be if I were stupid the other way and bought a 2-pack for an i7 core processor and wanted a 3rd to round out.