Hello,
I recently came into possession of a cheap LGA2011 mobo, so I thought I'd start putting together a new machine. Trouble is, I'm fairly out of touch, as the last machine I built was back when LGA755 was the hot new sauce, and I didn't do much tinkering then.
So, the mobo and CPU I will be using both support quad-channel memory, which, if I understand right (and please tell me if I'm not) means the memory bandwidth would theoretically be four times greater. I currently have two 4gb Corsair sticks (CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9) that came with the mobo, and I'm looking at getting a couple more.
What I'd like to know, is would it be worth my while to get two more of the same stick, for a total of 16gb, and potentially making use of the quad-channel memory, or should I go for size, maybe getting a pair of 8gb sticks, giving me a total of 20gb, but not getting the quad-channel memory. The computer is mostly used for gaming, audio editing, and a hobby level of 3D rendering.
The main thing I was concerned about from what I've read is that it seems like there's no guarantee that buying the same brand/model of memory will mean that dual/quad channel will work, and that the only way to be sure is to buy a pack (ie, a kit of four chips). Is this true, and, if so, is it the rule, or an occasional exception?
Thanks in advanced for any insight.
I recently came into possession of a cheap LGA2011 mobo, so I thought I'd start putting together a new machine. Trouble is, I'm fairly out of touch, as the last machine I built was back when LGA755 was the hot new sauce, and I didn't do much tinkering then.
So, the mobo and CPU I will be using both support quad-channel memory, which, if I understand right (and please tell me if I'm not) means the memory bandwidth would theoretically be four times greater. I currently have two 4gb Corsair sticks (CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9) that came with the mobo, and I'm looking at getting a couple more.
What I'd like to know, is would it be worth my while to get two more of the same stick, for a total of 16gb, and potentially making use of the quad-channel memory, or should I go for size, maybe getting a pair of 8gb sticks, giving me a total of 20gb, but not getting the quad-channel memory. The computer is mostly used for gaming, audio editing, and a hobby level of 3D rendering.
The main thing I was concerned about from what I've read is that it seems like there's no guarantee that buying the same brand/model of memory will mean that dual/quad channel will work, and that the only way to be sure is to buy a pack (ie, a kit of four chips). Is this true, and, if so, is it the rule, or an occasional exception?
Thanks in advanced for any insight.