Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI-CF

Motherboard, from 2016 16 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 32 GB
4 full-size slots
SSD slots
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 4 slots, up to 32 GB seen working.

It takes DDR3-1333 full-size sticks (DIMM).

Slots
4 DIMM slots
Type
DDR3-1333 240-pin DIMM
Most seen working
32 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
32 GB maximum
How sure
16 of 16 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 16 hardware reports of this motherboard. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

4 full-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI-CF?

Yes. 4 slots, up to 32 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1333 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI-CF use?

DDR3-1333 full-size sticks (DIMM, 240-pin).

How much RAM can the Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI-CF take?

Machines in the reports run up to 32 GB. That matches the 32 GB maximum the firmware reports.

Is this my motherboard?

The model name is printed on the board, usually between the memory slots or near the CPU socket. In Windows, open System Information and look at "BaseBoard Product"; it should read GA-990X-Gaming SLI-CF.