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I am seeing 16GB in system properties (using 8-4-Empty-4 setup) but real question now is how do I check if I am getting dual channel performance?

Thanks nosetar. What I have heard and read is that the largest DIMM should be closest to CPU ie in A1 and the others in same colored pair ie A2 and B2. That is A1 (black) = 8 GB A2 (gold) = 4 GB B1 (black) = Empty B2 (gold) = 4 GB What you are suggesting is: A1 (black) = 4 GB A2 (gold) = 4...

Thanks norsestar. I am running Win 8.1. I am ready to live with single-channel. How should I insert the DIMMs? A0 = 8GB, A1, A2 = 4GB each and leave A3 empty for now? Also, is it more likely to work if I use two 4GB and two 8GB. i.e. 2 matched pairs?

Currently it is Kingston HyperX 1600 and plan to buy the same for 8GB DIMMs. Using Windows 8.1

I have 2 DIMMs installed, 4GB each in first and 3rd slot. So total is 8GB. Can I add an 8GB DIMM on one of the empty slots to get a total of 16GB and later add another one to make it 24 GB? The mobo has 4 slots and can take max of 32GB support.

Thanks. I chose a motherboard without SLI/crossfire support. No plans to add second card in foreseeable future. Will stick to 650 Ti only.

I can provide input on a decent entry level workstation for 3D. You may pick up off-the-shelf Lenovo Edge 73 (i7 4th gen) and install a Quadro K600. This workstation will cost you around $1000 and give a fairly decent performance. For installing higher Quadro card, will need to go to a higher...

I can only provide input on a decent entry level workstation for 3D. Lenovo Edge 73 (i7 4th gen) and install a Quadro K600. This workstation will cost you around $1000 and give a fairly decent performance. For installing higher Quadro card, will need to go to a higher workstation class machine...

Thanks. Will see how RAM performs before adding another DIMM. PC is built but am about to order Gfx card 650 Ti 1GB. Any lower cost choices? How about 7770? Or may be try Onboard graphics for sometime ?

Solved. After research, finally went for: CPU - i5 4570 Motherboard B85M-G - Asus (No PCI slots, only PCI express) i5 4th gen - 4570 RAM - 8 GB (1600) - Kingston Hyperx Gfx card - 650 Ti 1GB DDR5 HDD - WD blue 1tb PSU - Corsair VS550w Cabinet - Cooler Master K380 Under my max budget - (Rs...

Also, Is it OK to forget about PCI slots, going forward since PICe 1x slots should suffice if any new hardware needs to be added in future?

Will the following configuration work for using 3DSMax/Rhino plus limited gaming? i5 4th gen - 4570 Motherboard H87M-E - Asus (note this has no PCI slots, only PCI express) RAM - 8 GB (1600) - ADATA Gfx card - AMD HD 7770 HDD 1TB - WD Blue 550W PSU - Corsair Cabinet - Cooler Master 922 On...