The cost of an x58 system (the only one that allows triple channel, i7 lga1366) is still a bit cost prohibitive, not terribly, but a bit. Also, the lga 1156 platforms are meant more for the mainstream and are still incredibly powerful. These (lga 1156) obviously aren't the only cpu/socket/mobos that are available that are powerful, but ALL others(beside x58/lga1366) use dual channel and it's plenty. For those AMD guys, their highest end products are also very powerful. The ram channels make "virtually" no difference. Going from dual to triple channel that is. Also, the x58 platforms, I believe are going to be reserved for the highest of high processors- as in no true budget processor upgrades in the future. If you were to get a P55? mobo (supports lga 1156) your higher end processor today, might be able to upgrade to a better performing yet more reasonably priced cpu in the future. My understanding of the x58 platform is all future cpu's to fit that socket will be of the more expensive variety. If you are on any kind of a budget or don't need the most powerful system available right now look into AMD's high end or the P55 platform.