Quad vs dual channel DDR3 for 3770K

[Nietzsche]

Hi guys,

I am almost done with my build, but I am still missing RAM.

I have been reading a lot, but I didn't manage to understand which ram should I buy. Here are 2 links:

1. Quad channel:
http://www.caseking.de/shop/catalog/Arbeitsspeicher/DDR3-1600/Corsair-Dominator-Series-DDR3-1600-CL7-16GB-Kit::18971.html

2. Dual channel:
http://www.alternate.at/html/product/Corsair/DIMM_16_GB_DDR3-1600_Quad-Kit/971998/?

So this is Corsair Dominator vs Corsair Vengeance... and Dominator is cheaper (no idea how is it possible). Both have same speed, same voltage and both kits are CL7. So will I have any issues running quad channel RAM together with my i7 3770K, or should I pay 40 Euros more and get dual channel Vengeance?

Thank you!

 

[xtreme5]

they are identical i'd go with dual channel.

 

[Nietzsche]

Cheers for the quick reply!

I was thinking so as well since I would be forced to remove upper heatsink in order to fit Dominator with Noctua's CPU cooler, but I asked just to be sure.

Best regards...

 

[nikorr]

The 3770K will run only in dual channel even on quad optimized RAM : )

 

[nikorr]

Get the Dominator : ) Its a better deal.

 

[nikorr]

BTW, what CPU cooler are u getting?

The Dominator will fit under large aftermarket cooler as well.

 

[jitpublisher]

Only means that the memory is guaranteed to work as advertised, dual or quad, it honestly is the all the exact same stuff in this aspect. More advertising fluff here than anything else.

 

[Nietzsche]

I already bought Noctua NH-D14, so I would be able to fit Dominator as well, but in order to do so heatsink has to be removed (all of them).
But yes... 40 Euros less for Dominator over Vengeance sounds pretty nice to me.

 

[nikorr]

Yes, I like the Dominator more too. Probably only 1 will have to go.

But it is useless gimmick those heat-sinks anyway. No harm done.

 

[Nietzsche]

Yes, you are right... I will buy Dominator then. I was just confused with quad/dual channel thing. But as far as it doesn't matter for my 3770K CPU, Dominator it will be! Cheers for your time and those photos!

 

[nikorr]

Yes, you are right... I will buy Dominator then. I was just confused with quad/dual channel thing. But as far as it doesn't matter for my 3770K CPU, Dominator it will be! Cheers for your time and those photos!

Quad is just for socket 2011. The 3900X CPU's

 

[nikorr]

Yes, you are right... I will buy Dominator then. I was just confused with quad/dual channel thing. But as far as it doesn't matter for my 3770K CPU, Dominator it will be! Cheers for your time and those photos!

You'are welcome. No problem at all : )

 

[Nietzsche]

Yes, but this Dominator kit is a Quad channel. So I suppose it will work on P8Z77 WS mainboard with i7 3770K which supports only dual channel memory?

 

[nikorr]

There is no real difference between them.

System requirements: Compatible with Intel X79, Z68 and P67 platforms

http://www.corsair.com/en/memory-by-product-family/dominator/dominator-with-dhx-pro-connector-1-5v-16gb-quad-channel-ddr3-memory-kit-cmp16gx3m4x1600c7.html

 

[Nietzsche]

Oh, OK! Thanks one more time. Sorry if I look like a noob regarding this matter. I just wanted to be sure.

 

[nikorr]

Its better to ask first, if not sure, than stuck with something less than ideal.

 

[nikorr]

BTW, whats the mobo and CPU?

 

[Nietzsche]

Asus P8Z77 WS, i7 3770K, dual 680s 4 GB from Zotac (using triple display setup) and PSU Enexmax Platimax 1000W.

 

[nikorr]

Yep, that is the right mobo for the job.

 

[Nietzsche]

Yep, that is the right mobo for the job.

Done, only waiting for RAM to arrive and I can power it ON!

 

[nikorr]

I know that feeling.

 

[jemm]

Regarding to your Noctua NH-D14, you do not need to remove one fan -- just find a way to place/fix it a bit over the memory stick http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/cpu_cooler_roundup_2013_q1_review,3.html