Two Dual Channel Kits in Quad Channel?

[Geek55]

Hi, I currently have a system based on the 880G chipset and plan to upgrade to an X79 based system. I currently have 12gb (2x2 + 4x2) of Corsair XMS 3 memory, and was wondering, would it be possible to simply grab another 8gb kit and run it in quad channel with the other 8gb kit I currently have. I've heard that "Quad Channel Kits" are simple regular modules that have been tested to see how well they work together in a quad configuration.
Thanks

 

[geekapproved]

Yes as long as they are the same speed, timings and voltage.

I would recommend going with a s1155/Z68 based system, about 1/3 the price and 90% as fast as the FASTEST s2011 cpu. Plus Ivy Bridge due out soon will be about 10% faster than current s1155 cpu's.

s2011 is basically and enthusiest workstation platform that's way overpriced.

 

[jaquith]

Wouldn't be my first choice, the X79 has enough DIMM issues and you're just adding more to it.

IMO get CMZ16GX3M4X1600C9 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233235
or CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233236

Or any G.SKILL Ripjaw Z 4x4GB kit - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611%2050008476%20600006073&IsNodeId=1&page=2&bop=And&CompareItemList=147%7C20-231-516%5E20-231-516-TS%2C20-231-499%5E20-231-499-TS%2C20-231-497%5E20-231-497-TS