Channel A or B?

AndyBorzi · 12 Sep 2006 at 13:36

Sorry if this is a noob question:

I am building a new rig and want to know if I can put my 2 1g sticks in channel B rather than A. The reason I ask is that the fan on the ninja heatsink sits directly over the channel A slots. I could move the fan around but this would point the airflow away from the chassis fan pushing air out of the case.

Thanks

AB

Zefan · 12 Sep 2006 at 13:39

If you want dual channel you'll have to put one stick in channel A and one in channel B.

If you don't want dual channel then yes you should be able to just use the B slots.

LOL @ the aptness of your name

AndyBorzi · 12 Sep 2006 at 13:42

Zefan said:
If you want dual channel you'll have to put one stick in channel A and one in channel B.

If you don't want dual channel then yes you should be able to just use the B slots.

What difference does dual channel make? The sticks are a dual channel kit.
A1 & B1 or can I do A2 & B1 or A2 & B2?

Zefan said:
LOL @ the aptness of your name

Zefan · 12 Sep 2006 at 13:47

AndyBorzi said:
What difference does dual channel make? The sticks are a dual channel kit.
A1 & B1 or can I do A2 & B1 or A2 & B2?

It should say in your motherboard manual.

Your name - AB.... channel a and b... maybe it's just me

payingattention · 12 Sep 2006 at 14:09

I have a Ninja and the fan is directly over the first RAM slot, but there is still enough space behind the fan to fit the RAM in.

It just means I have to unclip the fan if I need access to the first RAM module, which is very rarely. It's XMS Pro as well, which is slightly taller than normal RAM (because of the activity LEDs), but I still have no problem.

AndyBorzi · 12 Sep 2006 at 14:48

Zefan said:
It should say in your motherboard manual.

Your name - AB.... channel a and b... maybe it's just me

Its not that clear in the manual

payingattention said:
have a Ninja and the fan is directly over the first RAM slot, but there is still enough space behind the fan to fit the RAM in.

It just means I have to unclip the fan if I need access to the first RAM module, which is very rarely. It's XMS Pro as well, which is slightly taller than normal RAM (because of the activity LEDs), but I still have no problem.

I shall try and fit it over the ram then.

Is there much difference using the dual channel setup as opposed to single?