Tri Channels -- am I restricted to only using sets of 3?

qiwibunni · Nov 29, 2013

Hi guys, I'm clueless when it comes to computer hardwares, but am looking to upgrade my memory.

I have the GA-X58A-UD3R - and I was told that I have to buy ram in sets of 3? But these prices are sooo expensive compared to the regular pairs of ram.

I currently only have 6gb of ram, am looking to upgrade since its black friday. What are my options? Any help would be much appreciated!

thank all!

smorizio · Nov 29, 2013

if you dont mind taking a little performance hit most of intel mb you can run with one or two dimms. if you add the same speed and size ram in the open banks most mb will see and run with the extra ram in one channel mode not tripple channel mode.

bignastyid · Nov 29, 2013

If you want to use triple channel then you need ram in sets of 3, the board does support dual channel as well(sets of 2). Whats the system used for? 6Gb is still good for gaming.

qiwibunni · Nov 29, 2013

used for gaming mostly -- nothing too fancy though, for now just WoW, GW2 and some steam games

could use some advice on video cards too if you guys don't mind.

I have an antec sonata case - and was wondering if the this card will fit?

http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=91929&vpn=02G-P4-3063-KR&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1029

or this one

http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=76988&vpn=01G-P4-3652-KR&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1374

Which would be a better choice?

Currently using a GTX 460 768 mb - if this is helpful info lol.

Thank you so much

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