Dual channel/triple channel compatability?

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ezikieljeex

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I have 2gb kingston 1333mhz and 2x1gb kingston 1333mhz with the same specs.

Can i make a dual channel set with these? my motherboard is Intel x58so extreme.

Or is it possible to activate triple channel using my sticks?

Thanks and much apppreciated.
 
In a word NO! If that's the Intel DX58SO then it has a very oddball single Tri Channel + 1. You want: 1. Tri Channel 'matched set' and if you want another +1 then buy a single RAM stick that has the EXACT Speed, CAS Timings, Voltage, and Type as the Tri Channel Set -- oh yeah -- Pray it works.

If you have 'Planetary Alignment Luck!' then put the Dual Channel Kit in the Blue Slots furthest from the CPU { I believe it's organized BACKWARDS too...see manual} and the 'odd' RAM in the Black Slot. Very bastardized/Jerry-Rigged configuration - but do NOT put the 2GB in the same as the Dual.
 
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