8gb (2x 4gb) ram good for i7 setup?

[kdmaris]

Hello,

I found a deal for memory 140 dollars for gskill 8gb ram (2x4gb) ddr 3.

Will I be able to use that in my current pc?

i7 950
asus sabertooth x58
6gb ram atm (2x3gb)
msi gtx 470 frozr

 

[Maziar]

Can you post the link of it ?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Looking at your Mobo, isn't it triple-channel?
losing that would hurt you badly, no matter the bargain on the ram
Moto

 

[kdmaris]

lol managed to get one more stick xD

 

[boiler1990]

kdmaris, can you post the link to what you've found? You can't just add a third stick to the 2x4GB kit to get triple channel memory; you must buy a triple channel set. If you do that, you won't see the same performance as you would with an actual triple channel set.

 

[Eddie15]

Team Elite 8GB

 

[g-unit1111]

Two things - the first is that you're definitely overpaying for that type of RAM when you can get the same thing on Newegg for $60 or less.

The other is that you're using an X58 system - it will have problems if you try to use dual channel RAM on a triple channel system. You're actually looking at 12GB (3 x 4GB) for that type of system. Here's the same thing in a triple channel configuration:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231356

 

[ScrewySqrl]

US$140 hasn't been a deal for 8 GB for...5 or 6 years