I am ordering the 3570...I was just wondering does it matter whether or not the memory is dual channel versus quad channel as long as I am buying 4 of the same module..4GB (There are 4 memory slots on motherboard)
Buying 4*4GB Sticks..does it matter if it is quad or dual channel memory?
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I think it better to get the 4 sticks in one package since they were tested all together.
Usually when they all in one package think they labelled quad channel but it will work with dual channel.
Usually when they all in one package think they labelled quad channel but it will work with dual channel.
Shouldn't matter since a 3570 only runs dual channel anyway, they didn't even sell quad channel kits before socket 2011 was released.
It doesn't matter, its just a term some sets of ram use and some don't. There is really no such thing is quad channel its just dual channel x2.
There is also no such thing as dual channel memory. That's a construct of the controller. DDR3 is DDR3 (without being pedantic and specifying different timings, registered, ECC vs non ECC... I mean in regards to parallel ability), running it parallel doesn't change its operation at all as the DIMM operates exactly the same in either case.
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As long as they run at the same speed at the same timings at the same voltage, then they will be fine. Buying them in a set of four just ensures that they will be matched in those areas (making it easier for you, the consumer).
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It also ensures your friendly neighbourhood RAM manufacturer and vendor make more money so they can get their wives boob jobs.
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Lots of misinformation in this thread. IT DOES mater quite a bit if you plan to use 4x4GB. Two dual-channel kits (same model #/manufacturer) are never guaranteed to work 100% together. BUT they should be guaranteed to work within each pair individually, and if not, you have cause to return them.
The advantage in buying a 'quad channel' set is that you will receive 4 DIMMs with all the same voltage and settings. This means the timings and voltages all the way from 1000mhz to 2133 (for example) should be mirrored on every DIMM. This makes it a lot easier to hit different memory targets at the same voltages. This usually also ensures you get the same actual memory chips in all the DIMMs as well (not always, but usually) so they should behave very similarly.
I bought 4 dual-channel kits for my rig, because 8GB DIMMs were ridiculously priced last year. If you look at the different chips in CPUZ, for example, I can tell there are 2 types of memory configurations, even all four kits are the same model #. It works for me, but likely would be a real headache if I really wanted to push the settings...
The advantage in buying a 'quad channel' set is that you will receive 4 DIMMs with all the same voltage and settings. This means the timings and voltages all the way from 1000mhz to 2133 (for example) should be mirrored on every DIMM. This makes it a lot easier to hit different memory targets at the same voltages. This usually also ensures you get the same actual memory chips in all the DIMMs as well (not always, but usually) so they should behave very similarly.
I bought 4 dual-channel kits for my rig, because 8GB DIMMs were ridiculously priced last year. If you look at the different chips in CPUZ, for example, I can tell there are 2 types of memory configurations, even all four kits are the same model #. It works for me, but likely would be a real headache if I really wanted to push the settings...
As mentioned Look for the cheapest solution to get the memory amount you want in the stick you want.
As long as you end up with 4 of the same sticks for reliability sake, it doesn't matter if you went a quantity 4 1x 4GB or 1 4x 4GB package. There is rarely ever a cost advantage going with the larger package, but you can watch for deals. I got my 4 sticks by seeing a deal on a 2 stick package and bought 2 of them. Heck if you see a LGA 1366 targeted package (3 sticks) and can find the same sticks available as a single and getting the 3 stick package and a single stick are cheaper go that route.
Second point is that your mobo/CPU do not support 4 memory channels. It supports 2 channels and 2 sticks of memory per channel. Meaning that while you have 4 slots. Filling only 2 of them gives you the same bandwidth. If you are asking this because you want to know whether it makes it easier and more reliable to get a quad package and call it a day, it doesn't matter.
As long as you end up with 4 of the same sticks for reliability sake, it doesn't matter if you went a quantity 4 1x 4GB or 1 4x 4GB package. There is rarely ever a cost advantage going with the larger package, but you can watch for deals. I got my 4 sticks by seeing a deal on a 2 stick package and bought 2 of them. Heck if you see a LGA 1366 targeted package (3 sticks) and can find the same sticks available as a single and getting the 3 stick package and a single stick are cheaper go that route.
Second point is that your mobo/CPU do not support 4 memory channels. It supports 2 channels and 2 sticks of memory per channel. Meaning that while you have 4 slots. Filling only 2 of them gives you the same bandwidth. If you are asking this because you want to know whether it makes it easier and more reliable to get a quad package and call it a day, it doesn't matter.
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