chickenbeef
09-11-2009, 03:17 PM
Which is better? Both will be CL8
View Full Version : 3x1GB or 2x2GB? - For i7
blaaislaai
09-11-2009, 03:22 PM
2x2GB
More room to upgrade later on. and you will be able to run this in dual channel mode
More room to upgrade later on. and you will be able to run this in dual channel mode
BillytheBrave
09-11-2009, 03:24 PM
2x3 OCZ tripplets
Scooby_Doo
09-11-2009, 03:27 PM
doesn't i7 enjoy factors of 3 or is that ddr3 ram?
BillytheBrave
09-11-2009, 03:34 PM
I think its the ddr3 running at 1800mhz? per channel.
I am Penguin
09-11-2009, 03:41 PM
Which is better? Both will be CL8
3*2GB!
3*2GB!
killadoob
09-11-2009, 03:41 PM
triple channel for sure.
SaiyanZ
09-11-2009, 03:42 PM
Just get 3x2GB and save yourself the trouble of upgrading ram for the next 3-5 years.
chickenbeef
09-11-2009, 04:09 PM
Lol, budget doesn't allow 3x2GB, only 2x2GB or 3x1GB
So, 4GB in dual channel or 3GB in tri channel?
So, 4GB in dual channel or 3GB in tri channel?
Synaesthesia
09-11-2009, 04:10 PM
2x2gb. The difference between dual and triple channel are basically unnoticeable.
chickenbeef
09-11-2009, 04:17 PM
Just get 3x2GB and save yourself the trouble of upgrading ram for the next 3-5 years.
I always end up upgrading in 3 months or less
I always end up upgrading in 3 months or less
killadoob
09-11-2009, 04:25 PM
You upgrade your cpu mobo and ram every 3 months?
Holy cow :eek:
Holy cow :eek:
BillytheBrave
09-11-2009, 04:27 PM
OCZ PC3-12800 DDR3 6GB IntelŽi7 Edition Low-Voltage Triple Channel 3x2GB Kit - Profile 1: 1600MHz CL 8-8-8-24 1.65 Volts, Profile 2: 1800MHz 9-9-9-28 1.65 Volts
I am Penguin
09-11-2009, 04:30 PM
Lol, budget doesn't allow 3x2GB, only 2x2GB or 3x1GB
So, 4GB in dual channel or 3GB in tri channel?
Then get the 2*2 (not 4*4) and upgrade again later!
So, 4GB in dual channel or 3GB in tri channel?
Then get the 2*2 (not 4*4) and upgrade again later!
chickenbeef
09-11-2009, 04:31 PM
You upgrade your cpu mobo and ram every 3 months?
Holy cow :eek:
Only in the past year...
Holy cow :eek:
Only in the past year...
techead
09-11-2009, 05:45 PM
which i7 are you referring to? :confused:
remember that you get the "new" i7 which is optimized with a dual memory controller on board.. this is the socket 1156 (i7 860 & i7 870)
the older i7 is optimized with a tripple memory controller on board... this is the socket 1366 (i7 920 & i7 950 etc etc)
I would imagine this would make a difference
thoughts?
I dont know much on the socket 1156 ddr3 memory situation, but if you ARE referring to the socket 1366 then do yourself a favour and read this.
yes its, long but you will learn a crap load... i did! insane article! :)
http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.aspx?i=3589
remember that you get the "new" i7 which is optimized with a dual memory controller on board.. this is the socket 1156 (i7 860 & i7 870)
the older i7 is optimized with a tripple memory controller on board... this is the socket 1366 (i7 920 & i7 950 etc etc)
I would imagine this would make a difference
thoughts?
I dont know much on the socket 1156 ddr3 memory situation, but if you ARE referring to the socket 1366 then do yourself a favour and read this.
yes its, long but you will learn a crap load... i did! insane article! :)
http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.aspx?i=3589
chickenbeef
09-11-2009, 06:31 PM
Talking about the 1366
Reading that article now
Reading that article now
Spazmatic
09-11-2009, 07:43 PM
Just curios, but isnt the Core I7 LGA1366 Triple channel DDR3 therefor 3 modules would run better than 2?
However the newer Core I7 LGA1156 done away with one chanel and is now dual channel DDR3, therefor 2 modules would be better.
So it depends on your socket. If I am correct
However the newer Core I7 LGA1156 done away with one chanel and is now dual channel DDR3, therefor 2 modules would be better.
So it depends on your socket. If I am correct
DJNgoma
09-11-2009, 08:03 PM
Only in the past year...
I was going to do an upgrade every 6 months :D then I found out I'm better off spend the money on something else.
I was going to do an upgrade every 6 months :D then I found out I'm better off spend the money on something else.
chickenbeef
09-11-2009, 08:24 PM
I was going to do an upgrade every 6 months :D then I found out I'm better off spend the money on something else.
Like what :/
Ok, so i've decided if i can't get the OCZ tri channel kit i'm after i'm just going to get 2x2GB Corsair. Doesn't seem to be much of an improvement from dual to tri channel
Like what :/
Ok, so i've decided if i can't get the OCZ tri channel kit i'm after i'm just going to get 2x2GB Corsair. Doesn't seem to be much of an improvement from dual to tri channel
DJNgoma
09-11-2009, 08:36 PM
Like what :/
Mobility is the new thing to me, netbooks and 'Droids :p.
Mobility is the new thing to me, netbooks and 'Droids :p.
SaiyanZ
09-11-2009, 09:09 PM
Like what :/
Ok, so i've decided if i can't get the OCZ tri channel kit i'm after i'm just going to get 2x2GB Corsair. Doesn't seem to be much of an improvement from dual to tri channel
4GB is better than 3GB no matter the channel. So get the 2x2GB set. It will also allow you to upgrade. Just make sure you get the same sticks when upgrading because different brands tend not to "talk" to each other so good.
Ok, so i've decided if i can't get the OCZ tri channel kit i'm after i'm just going to get 2x2GB Corsair. Doesn't seem to be much of an improvement from dual to tri channel
4GB is better than 3GB no matter the channel. So get the 2x2GB set. It will also allow you to upgrade. Just make sure you get the same sticks when upgrading because different brands tend not to "talk" to each other so good.
chickenbeef
09-11-2009, 10:01 PM
Ok, so i just got some good news and might be able to squeeze a bit more for a 3x2GB kit. Can anyone recommed a 1600MHz CL8 or lower kit that's around the R1.6k (give or take) mark
I remember Esquire had a Patriot kit for R1399 ex vat when they first started selling them, but they were CL9 and i'm a bit wary about Patriot
I remember Esquire had a Patriot kit for R1399 ex vat when they first started selling them, but they were CL9 and i'm a bit wary about Patriot