[Chester LUG] Loosing my memory

Michael Crilly movedx at googlemail.com
Mon Mar 9 11:29:56 UTC 2009


But 8 isn't a multiple of three? :P

On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 10:17 AM, Ben Arnold <iamseawolf at gmail.com> wrote:
> 2009/3/8 Michael Crilly <movedx at googlemail.com>:
>> 24 isn't a multiple of three? 24 can't be divided by 3 without a
>> remainder? Unless I'm getting my maths wrong, which is likely.
>
> Yeah... 8?
>
>> On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 10:48 PM, Stuart Burns
>> <stuart.james.burns at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hi Everyone,
>>>
>>> Just wondering if anyone can help me. I am building a new machine using a
>>> Intel quad core i7 920 @ 2.66 on a Gigabyte EX58-UD4P motherboard. However
>>> the memory is a bit of an issue.
>>>
>>> I want to add 16GB RAM. However, it seems you have to install memory modules
>>> in triples. For example, I cant put 16 in, but I can put 12 in. The next
>>> step is 24 GB. Am I right in my assumption ? 24 GB would cost a fortune.
>
> From http://www.kingston.com/europe/triplechannel/ :
> "If I have a triple channel platform, do I have to install memory in
> sets of three?
>
> Yes, if you want the system to run in triple channel mode. However,
> many of the new triple channel based motherboards allow the user to
> run their system in single, dual or triple channel mode. Please check
> this feature with your chosen motherboard manufacturer."
>
> "How should triple channel DDR3 based memory be installed?
>
> In order to take full advantage of a system running in triple channel
> mode, the memory modules should be installed or upgraded in sets of
> three identical modules (same speed and capacity).
>
> The modules in bank 1 do not need to be of the same capacity as the
> modules installed in bank 2. However, if identical speeds or
> capacities are not installed within a single bank, the system will
> automatically revert to single channel or dual channel operation,
> regardless of module configuration.
>
> Finally, each motherboard manufacturer has its own rules that apply to
> memory module configuration. We strongly recommend that you follow any
> instructions provided by individual motherboard or platform
> manufacturers."
>
>
> So it seems that you can't get away with it.
>
> Ben
>
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