Can I use Triple Channel RAM in Dual Channel memory?

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Moritz

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Hello! I looked online for the solution to this but couldn't find a direct answer.

I have the MSI B75-P45 motherboard (see specs here) and according to the specs it says it has Dual Channel Memory. I have some triple channel RAM sticks with me (each stick has "3 x 1GB") and I'm wondering if I can still install them on the board?

Thank you!
 
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Yes it would work, but instead of working in double channel like your motherboard ( Black 1 and Black 2, Blue 1 and Blue 2) which one module writes and the other reads , your motherboard will operate in Single channel RAM which will have decreased performance.

ALSO, if ever you want to run in dual channel, both modules should be identical.
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Yes it would work, but instead of working in double channel like your motherboard ( Black 1 and Black 2, Blue 1 and Blue 2) which one module writes and the other reads , your motherboard will operate in Single channel RAM which will have decreased performance.

ALSO, if ever you want to run in dual channel, both modules should be identical.
 
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It may be better to just install 2 of the 3 RAM sticks to be sure the motherboard would be able to run both sticks in dual-channel. Not sure if installing the third stick in this case would just hinder instead of increase performance.
 
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Thank you guys! I'll just go get some Dual Channel RAM :) Really appreciate your help.
 
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