4GB x3 tri channel OR 4GB x4

[apeg]

Hey Guys,

I have Intel board that have 4 ram slots, but three of them can be used in tri channel mode.

will i get better performance running three 4gb (12gb total) chips in tri channel mode or four 4gb chips in regular mode (16gb total)

Thanks,
-aPeg

 

[GhislainG]

It depends on the motherboard. If it's a dual-channel motherboard, then 3 modules will not perform as well as 4 modules.