Noob question

mac1st3 · 6 Mar 2011 at 10:41

Looking at building a new system, but just wanting to make sure certain things will be compatible, primarily the RAM and CPU

CPU:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-365-IN

RAM:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-205-CS&tool=3

My concern is the channels, processor says dual channel, am I right in thinking it won't be able to support triple channel RAM? or am I miles wrong?

The last time I built my system, there was nothing even remotely as complex as these issues, so wanting to make sure beforehand.

Cookeh · 6 Mar 2011 at 10:44

Correct, that cpu is 1155 socket. Means it fits in motherboards with a 1155 socket too

All said 1155 motherboards have chipsets that only support dual channel ram

mac1st3 · 6 Mar 2011 at 11:00

Awesome, just a sanity check really lol, thanks

danclivo · 6 Mar 2011 at 11:09

Good thing you asked

2x2GB or 2x4GB is what you'll need, depending on what the PC will be used for.

mac1st3 · 6 Mar 2011 at 11:57

PC will be used for games, photoshop and 3d modelling, So I'm thinking more would be better hehe.

SeraphX · 6 Mar 2011 at 12:03

depending on how heavily you use photoshop and 3d modelling, you might be better off looking for 8Gb of ram rather then 4Gb

mac1st3 · 6 Mar 2011 at 12:16

I'm thinking 8Gb to futureproof myself, and also I'll be doing more PS and 3DSMAX on a machine that can handle it.
Current one does the job, but has started to fall over and die on occasion.