Best memory for amd setup

[tourguide67]

Hello,
I am currently constructing a new rig after i redeploy back home. I am solid on my amd ati setup. But looking at the latest and best performing RAM, i notice it states: "DOMINATOR GT quad kit with Intel XMP 1.3 profile Four matched 4GB modules for use in high performance Intel systems "

My question is.. does it matter if i get this ram and run it with my new FX 8150 zambezi 8 core+ asus crosshair IV 990FX chipset, or will it cause problems?

 

[Pinhedd]

It wouldn't cause problems but it's not necessary. That kit is tested for quad channel systems and is priced accordingly. You can get a Corsair Vengeance 16GB kit which is tested for dual channel systems for less and it will perform exactly the same

 

[tourguide67]

Ah ok.. i was thinking about whether or not go with quad or dual channel. Is there really a performance difference with quad vs. dual channel?

 

[Pinhedd]

There is a minor improvement in memory latency but it's hard to tell because the only platform which implements quad channel architecture is the X79 platform which has some very expensive 6 core CPUs and one quad core.

 

[tourguide67]

Best answer selected by tourguide67.

 

[tourguide67]

Ok, just so long as i am not going to run into any issues running a quad channel kit on a dual channel supported mobo. im not really worried about saving some money on RAM. And im not an extreme overclocker or someone who takes notice to such a slight improvment, especially in latency. Thank you for the information.