memory for Crosshair III

melkiah2003 · 24 Feb 2011 at 22:37

I've recently bought a Crosshair III mobo and I'm kind of stuck as to which memory to get for it. I've been looking at the 'Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C7 1600MHz Single Channel Module'. I was thinking of just buying one for now and adding another 3 as/when I can afford it (the mobo can handle 16Gb). Is this memory suitable for the mobo and is it ok to use multiple single channel modules? or do I need to buy dual-channal?

Sorry if the questions sound noobish... but I am a noob

If the memory isn't compatible could you suggest some that is? money is a bit tight so don't really wanna be spending too much.

Orcvader · 24 Feb 2011 at 22:50

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-222-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

4gb is enough for most uses, unless you're doing any music/video editing. Any DDR3 memory will work with the board. The one I speced you need to make sure you set the voltages to 1.55v - 1.65v

melkiah2003 · 24 Feb 2011 at 23:13

Thanks

. The rig will be mostly for gaming, though will be looking to use it for music recording/editing in the future but wont be until I can afford a new audio interface.

Orcvader · 24 Feb 2011 at 23:17

If that's the case then go for 2x2gb, and upgrade to 8gb later, which will be enough for your uses. 16gb will be overkill for anything

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melkiah2003 · 24 Feb 2011 at 23:22

Sounds like a plan to me

. Plus they look real purdy in the camo design lol.