What does this mean RAM help

bowzef

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Corsair CMX6GX3M3A1600C9 6GB (3x XMS3 2GB) PC-12800 (1600MHz) XMS DDR3 RAM,

32x240-pin DIMMs, TRIPLE CHANNEL, Non ECC Unbuffered, 9-9-9-24, Classic Heat Spreader,

Requires X58 (i7 Core) Intel Chipset - Extreme edition motherboard, lifetime warranty

this last bit does not make sense i never herd of ram only working with X58 MOBO and must have a i7.. wth is this just fauls advertising to make u buy more expensive products?
 

fatedcloud

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I said it will work fine. It will just not work in Triple Channel. Meaning the memory will not run in Triple Channel. BUT IT WILL WORK.
Make sure to check the mobo manufacturer for compatibility and ram manufacturer for configuration.