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I still think you'll find Dual Channel provides better performance. Just how much, meh, but better nonetheless. |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 11:37am |
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Unless the games you play are more GPU-centric. But even so I'd still bench test the games first beforehand.
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Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 11:35am |
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It's all about the bandwidth Dual Channel provides. Hands down, Dual Channel for the win.
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Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 11:10am |
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Thanks again for the answer. Well, of course i do not prefer single channel but the question here is: 16GB in DC or 20GB in SC? What i do the most is gaming and some video editing, with both i don't even really have a problem with 8GB. I upgraded mostly for Planetside 2 and some future titles.
CPU is 3470@3,6 Ghz btw. My speculation is that i wouldn't notice any difference either way, but hey... the experts are here. :) |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 10:54am |
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No. DO use A2 and B2.
re: 8+8+4 If you prefer your memory and computer running in Single Channel, sure. Go for it I guess. I prefer to run mine in Dual Channel using either two or four sticks.  |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 5:45am |
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Thanks for the answers. Since i don't overclock the memory it's fine but i will keep that in mind or just use a2 and B2 when i'm switching them again. So you think it is better to run 8+8 in dual chan rather than 8+8+4 in non-dual-chan?
Thank you again! |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 5:29am |
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And FYI, per your Manual, pg20:
6. For optimal compatibility and stability while overclocking memory frequency, it is recommended to install one memory module in DDR3_B2 slot or two memory modules in DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 5:26am |
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Mixing modules,, ie unmatched, usually doesn't work as you've now discovered.
Stay with the matched kit of 2x8 IMO. |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 5:08am |
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Hello there!
I've been running 2x4GB of RAM (Corsair Vengeance LP 1600 1,5V) in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1. Then i ordered 2x8GB (Corsair Vengeance LP 1600 1,5V) and put it in A2 and B2. The PC didn't boot. I switched the modules, didn't help. I can only bring them to work with a maximum of 3 modules (of course without dual-channel) when i dont place anything in A2. A1+A2+B1 won't work, it HAS to be A1+B1+B2. A2+B2 however works fine. All of the memory modules are intact because every one of them does run in one of the working configurations. Questions: Is it possible to run all 4 modules (UEFI update for example)? If not, am i better up with 2x8 in dual-channel or 8+8+4 in non dual channel? I know that the manual says the modules need to be identical, but i wanted to give it a shot. Thank you very much! Edited by djducky - 31 Jan 2016 at 5:09am |
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