'Optimized for x58' memory question

[fozzybear]

I'm just in the middle of a new build and need some RAM to fit this motherboard.

Some RAM like this is on my mobo QVL list. The fact that it says it is 'Optimized for the Intel® X58 chipset / Core i7' puts me off.

Would that RAM be fine with an my motherboard or not. Its slightly off putting that they mention its optimized for something else.

I've also noticed some OCZ DDR3 RAM saying the same.

 

[fozzybear]

No, the RAM you're looking at is triple channel. You need dual channel for any AM3 socket motherboard.

Ah, right.

It confused me with the same RAM being on the motherboard QVL.

I'll get some DDR3 dual channel RAM.

Cheers.