Can triple channel ddr3 memory work on a dual channel ddr3 motherboard

[Scarza]

If a mother board has 4 slots ddr3 dual channal for 8 channals. Will triple channal work, and if so can you go past 8 channnals total like 4 tripple channal sticks?

 

[jaquith]

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Many Dual Channel MOBOs can support 3 sticks, but it breaks the Dual Channel benefits. It's best to use QVL or RAM manufacturer's Tested 'sets' and often there are Triple Channel sets listed and compatible - with the caveat.

 

[Leaps-from-Shadows]

If you use two or four sticks of RAM, it will operate in dual-channel mode.

If you use one or three sticks of RAM, it will operate in single-channel mode.

 

[Scarza]

If a mother board has 4 slots ddr3 dual channal for 8 channals. Will triple channal work, and if so can you go past 8 channnals total like 4 tripple channal sticks?

Ok I get it now : / thks to all.

 

[Scarza]

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