Memory upgrade dilemma

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Rain207

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So I've been playing Fallout 4, and I'm really close to capping out my memory and need an upgrade.

I'm running 3x2gb ram in triple channel. Problem is, should I upgrade to 3 more 2gb sticks or get 2x4GB? Both are about the same price. I could also throw in another 2GB stick for 12 dollars or so, and it's supposed to run triple channel and single channel, but I'm skeptical of the performance.

I think the main thing I'm asking is, if I should worry about triple vs dual channel, and also if I should worry about all 6 memory slots being occupied while overclocking. Anyone had any success getting 8GB sticks running on this board?


System: 4.3 GHz i7 920, G.skill 3x2GB 2000MHz memory Cas 9@ 1.6v, Asus rampage extreme 3.
 
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I would get 3x4GB. There is no guarantee that your new set will work well with your old set or with all 6 slots occupied. That way, you'll get at least 12GB to use if things doesn't work out and you won't get stuck with 2 sets of 3x2GB and you can only use one set or the other.
 
I would get a 3x8 GB set, might as well max at your motherboard while DDR prices are down etc.
 
Rain207 said:
So I've been playing Fallout 4, and I'm really close to capping out my memory and need an upgrade.

I'm running 3x2gb ram in triple channel. Problem is, should I upgrade to 3 more 2gb sticks or get 2x4GB? Both are about the same price. I could also (phiston) throw in another 2GB stick for 12 dollars or so, and it's supposed to run triple channel and single channel, but I'm skeptical phiston of the performance.

I think the main thing I'm asking is, if I should worry about triple vs dual channel, and also if I should worry about all 6 memory slots being occupied while overclocking. Anyone had any success getting (phiston.com) 8GB sticks running on this board?
System: 4.3 GHz i7 920, G.skill 3x2GB 2000MHz memory Cas 9@ 1.6v, Asus rampage extreme 3.
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I have also been facing the same problem.
looking for a better solution. Let me try an additional 3x2GB.

Thanks all for your assistance.
Tiffany Aroyo
Phiston Tech.
 
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