Asus H87M-Plus memory

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kmcintyre

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I'm considering using the Asus H87M-Plus in a new build. I'm targeting 16Gb of ram. Should I go with 2 8Gb sticks or 4 4Gb sticks? What is dual channel memory and should I care?

Thanks!

Keith
 
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No real thing or specific 'DUAL Channel' DRAM, DDR# DRAM is DRAM, can take any sticks if they will play nice together and run them (in the proper number) in single, dual, tri or quad channel mode - the different channel modes are determined by the MC (memory controller) and it's capabilities - and as mentioned above 2x8GB is preferable to 4x4GB , less stress and can have ever so slightly better performance (not that you'll 'see', but will be there ;)
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C12Friedman

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I will recommend the use of a 2x8GB kit, two sticks run cooler than four it also puts less stress on the memory controller.
You do want dual channel function (the purchase of a 'kit' of ram will ensure compatibility between modules) as it offers a significant (not double though, maybe 20%) increase over single channel.

Note that Dual Channel and Double Data Rate (DDR) are not the same thing, any ram you purchase will be Double Data Rate (DDR3)
 
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No real thing or specific 'DUAL Channel' DRAM, DDR# DRAM is DRAM, can take any sticks if they will play nice together and run them (in the proper number) in single, dual, tri or quad channel mode - the different channel modes are determined by the MC (memory controller) and it's capabilities - and as mentioned above 2x8GB is preferable to 4x4GB , less stress and can have ever so slightly better performance (not that you'll 'see', but will be there ;)
 
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