P67 memory

MeatLoaf · 21 Jan 2011 at 11:39

Just speccing a P67 system.

Is it still the case that 2x4Gb modules will be better than 4x2Gb modules?

Cookeh · 21 Jan 2011 at 11:43

MeatLoaf said:
Just speccing a P67 system.

Is it still the case that 2x4Gb modules will be better than 4x2Gb modules?

For overclocking and future upgradability yes.

(No, that's not a word, but meh

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MeatLoaf · 21 Jan 2011 at 11:48

Cookeh said:
For overclocking and future upgradability yes.

(No, that's not a word, but meh )

Ha ha the only rewason i asked is that i was being rather tight fisted and 2 sets of the 4Gb kit is cheaper than the 8Gb kit

MikeHiow · 21 Jan 2011 at 21:48

Why is 2x4 better than 4x2?

I bought my system with 2x4, but will most likely grab another 2x2 or perhaps even 2x4 set later on, taking me to either 8 or 12GB respectively, as my need for VMs increases.

Simpic · 25 Jan 2011 at 16:10

I currently have Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit in my system from OCUK.

It's an Intel Core i5 2500K 3.30GHz @ 4.60GHz Sandybridge CPU.

If I want to add more memory, say the 2x4GB kit to make 12GB will this screw the OC settings?

Should I use take out the 2x2GB kit and swap for the 2x4GB kit?

If so.... anyone want a 2x2GB kit?

Regards,

Simpic

MumboJumbo · 25 Jan 2011 at 19:52

MikeHiow said:
Why is 2x4 better than 4x2?

I bought my system with 2x4, but will most likely grab another 2x2 or perhaps even 2x4 set later on, taking me to either 8 or 12GB respectively, as my need for VMs increases.

puts less strain on the motherboard, which in tern makes overclocking more stable and helps to make the mobo last longer.

martynpd · 26 Jan 2011 at 03:32

i thought it was because with dual channel the second set of sticks would be slower access than the first sticks, that and you cant over clock as high

its better to pay the extra and get 2 4gb sticks