Triple Channel Memory?

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AUTOBOOT2000

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I am gonna build my next system the i7 way!

But I am a bit confused how exactly does triple channel memory work like dual channel but with 3? What if you were to put 6 ram sticks in it? I was thinking about getting this memory? Is this dumb of me :)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227369

no wait a second this is a better deal isn't it...

http://www.amazon.com/Patriot-PVT36...3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1227462708&sr=1-3

double the memory for less then double the price? Oh well guess I'm going 64 bit :)
 
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actually no that is not a better deal, OCZ is a great ram company, so is patriot, but the patriot is 269.99 for 6 gigs were OCZ is only 122 after rebate for 3 gigs
but i would probably go with the patriot if you actually have that much money to spend just because in the future when the ram prices drop again, you could get your self another set of that 6 gigs, and and your computer will never lagg no matter what you do

but that's pretty much unessisary for gamming

up to you
 
I haven't looked at the i7 architecture in detail, so I'm basing this on the past.

Edit - wasn't thinking straight.
so you could do (3) 2x1GB kits = 6GB for $165 (CAS 9) or $185 (CAS 7)...better imo. Even if your using 32-bit (until it is proven to hinder) I don't see a downside.

As with dual channel, 2 sticks were faster but 4 sticks alleviated & were worth the slight increase in latency.
I'm waiting till next week to make my decision on which platform i will go with ( & will choose 2 dual channel kits if I go i7). Purchased an HD camcorder so I don't want to spend much but.....
 
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shempf said:
I haven't looked at the i7 architecture in detail, so I'm basing this on the past.

Edit - wasn't thinking straight.
so you could do (3) 2x1GB kits = 6GB for $165 (CAS 9) or $185 (CAS 7)...better imo. Even if your using 32-bit (until it is proven to hinder) I don't see a downside.

As with dual channel, 2 sticks were faster but 4 sticks alleviated & were worth the slight increase in latency.
I'm waiting till next week to make my decision on which platform i will go with ( & will choose 2 dual channel kits if I go i7). Purchased an HD camcorder so I don't want to spend much but.....
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2 dual channel kits = 4 don't you need them in sets of 3?
 
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I thought you can't use dual channel on the x58 boards. Due to the voltage. It'll fry your mobo. Says TigerDirect
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It's triple channel on the X58, not dual channel. And yes performance wise it's much better to have only 3 slots full then all of them.
 
it's only 'dual' or 'triple' bc they put it in the package together.
Gotta read specs not marketing material.

anyone have benchmarks or the like to show 3-channels v. 6-channels being used?

Edit - Toms hardware benchmark shows a clear advantage or equality, but NO disadvantage for gaming. Thus it can only get better if encoding of the like... Looks like my assumption was right

and to repeat myself you can find this 'dual channel' mem with the politically correct voltage (looking at the specs, not marketing)
 
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shempf said:
it's only 'dual' or 'triple' bc they put it in the package together.
Gotta read specs not marketing material.

anyone have benchmarks or the like to show 3-channels v. 6-channels being used?

Edit - Toms hardware benchmark shows a clear advantage or equality, but NO disadvantage for gaming. Thus it can only get better if encoding of the like... Looks like my assumption was right

and to repeat myself you can find this 'dual channel' mem with the politically correct voltage (looking at the specs, not marketing)
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That's not my point your saying your going to put 2 sets of 2 in making it 4 wouldn't it make more sense just to put 3?
 
shempf said:
it's only 'dual' or 'triple' bc they put it in the package together.
Gotta read specs not marketing material.

anyone have benchmarks or the like to show 3-channels v. 6-channels being used?

Edit - Toms hardware benchmark shows a clear advantage or equality, but NO disadvantage for gaming. Thus it can only get better if encoding of the like... Looks like my assumption was right

and to repeat myself you can find this 'dual channel' mem with the politically correct voltage (looking at the specs, not marketing)
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Completely wrong, single/dual/triple channel memory is determined by the memory controller on either the CPU or motherboard. They do not have any 6 channel setups.
 
I understand using the dual channel on the mobo, as this should of been obvious via my other posts/statements.
I was refering to the emphasis that was said before of mandating the use of triple-channel.....it's not a requirement to buy some 'triple-channel memory' (3-stick in 1 retail package). Hope this is clear.
And to be anal, since I might have to, the 'channels' I mentioned were in regards to the "channel banks" or "slots" to physically insert the memory on mobo.


Autoboot, re-read my post. I stated (3) 2x1GB kits (3x2=6)
 
shempf said:
I understand using the dual channel on the mobo, as this should of been obvious via my other posts/statements.
I was refering to the emphasis that was said before of mandating the use of triple-channel.....it's not a requirement to buy some 'triple-channel memory' (3-stick in 1 retail package). Hope this is clear.
And to be anal, since I might have to, the 'channels' I mentioned were in regards to the "channel banks" or "slots" to physically insert the memory on mobo.


Autoboot, re-read my post. I stated (3) 2x1GB kits (3x2=6)
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2X1 times 3 EQUALS 6 seperate sticks triple-channel is 3 sticks. If you put 6 sticks in that's not triple channel. You have to buy triple channel kits or your just wasting money of not using it.
 
AUTOBOOT2000 said:
2X1 times 3 EQUALS 6 seperate sticks triple-channel is 3 sticks. If you put 6 sticks in that's not triple channel. You have to buy triple channel kits or your just wasting money of not using it.
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Those kits just ensures you that the modules have the same specs, nothing more.
 
somewhere there was confusion it seems
I assume if you load all 6 memory banks (using banks so it won't be confused with the 'triple channel' stuff) then it doesn't take advantage of the "triple channel" pipeline on the mobo.
So, what's the question? Lose triple channel advantage? Having 6 sticks & only using 32-bit OS?

as tyttebovs said, those pre-package "triple channel" kits are for convenience....which is what I've said a few times already. Probably pulled of the assembly line back to back, thus consistency would determine how alike they actually are (same batches are usually consistent, good or bad).

Another point I've tried to make is, it's cheaper to get 1GB sticks individually (for a total of 3GB) & employ them.

IS there somehting special about "triple channel memory" that I'm missing?

I'm lost as what else I could say to explain it.
 
You missed the point of how good it sounds. And those that needs to brag about their high memory benchmarks can do just that :)

Intel will also release cheaper versions that only does dual and not triple
 
IT IS CHEAPER TO GET THE TRIPLE CHANNEL KIT. If you buy 2 dual channel kits you will not have 3 and if you buy them individually it will be near double the price. The new i7 mobos only support ddr3 what are you trying to argue that you're gonna waste money for no reason?

wtf??? how are you going to buy 3 individually cheaper hahahaha! PROOF????

3 pack = 137$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227369

closest comparison I could find...
3 individually = 210$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148224
 
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wow that's a good price.

My prices where in regards to the last few pages (people quoting $265 I believe)....it's just taken a lot to get people to understand the basics.

"If you buy 2 dual channel kits you will not have 3"
FYI if you buy (2) 2x1GB kits then you would have 4 sticks, but you could opt to only use 3 if your anal about benchmarks.....is this impossible to believe???

and your "proof" would be newegg...that's where the prices came from. I don't feel like looking it up again

P.S. i7 performance isn't much diff with 1 stick or 3 sticks inserted. :eek:

Oh and since were being this way: the stick you picked for the $210 is 1.8v (won't work, we've had that discussion)

Thanks for expressing the way I've felt the last couple/few pages.
 
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shempf said:
wow that's a good price.

My prices where in regards to the last few pages (people quoting $265 I believe)....it's just taken a lot to get people to understand the basics.

"If you buy 2 dual channel kits you will not have 3"
FYI if you buy (2) 2x1GB kits then you would have 4 sticks, but you could opt to only use 3 if your anal about benchmarks.....is this impossible to believe???

and your "proof" would be newegg...that's where the prices came from. I don't feel like looking it up again

P.S. i7 performance isn't much diff with 1 stick or 3 sticks inserted. :eek:

Thanks for expressing the way I've felt the last couple/few pages.
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*sigh* so your wrong get over it.

Speaking about being anal of benchmarks you actually act like more ram is better. You probably use no more then 1 gig of ram. I play 5 games at ounce with multiple screens and can barley use my 4 gigs. Why have 4 gigs of slower ram that you will never use when you can have 3 gigs of faster ram plus cheaper. You just like wasting money.
 
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