RAM 6x1gb or 3x2gb?

phobias23 · May 3, 2010

Guys,i have a triple channel kit of OCZ gold low volt. 3x1gb 1600bus and i need advise about what should be the better choice,buying 3 more or change it for a 3x2gb kit. :confused:

3 more or 3x2gb kit?

plus2plus · May 5, 2010

I feel batter change it for a 3x2gb kit

roast · May 5, 2010

Whats the specs of the 3x2Gb kit?

WhiteLotus · May 5, 2010

3x2Gb. Just for the sake of use. If one of the sticks goes bad, having to test 3 is much better than testing 6.

mosheen · May 5, 2010

I think using more ram slots hinders overclocking.

GSquadron · May 5, 2010

Better not to buy new ram

entropy13 · May 5, 2010

Buy another 3x2GB for 6x2GB.

Tatty_Two · May 5, 2010

3 x 2GB is the best option IMO, if you populate all slots you stress the Northbridge/uncore/PCI-E lanes much more and you would probably need more VTT/VDimm etc voltage at higher overclocks also.

Fourstaff · May 5, 2010

Try to sell the 3X1GB. If you can't sell them, then go for 6x1GB, it works out to be cheaper at the cost of some overclock. However, if you can sell them, no reason to go for 3x2GB.

mdsx1950 · May 5, 2010

3x2GB. Got room to add in more RAM.

ckoons1 · May 5, 2010

3x2gb

Delta6326 · May 5, 2010

3x2gb's

phobias23 · May 9, 2010

thanks to you all, i decided to go for this kit :toast:

and sell my old 3x1gb kit.

OCZ XMP Ready Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory--OCZ3X1600LV6G

thanks once more

eva2000 · May 10, 2010

3x2GB definitely easier to clock although 6x1GB ain't hard to do mixed D9GTR + Samsung HCF0 very old results http://i4memory.com/f83/6x1gb-corsair-gskill-cellshock-hcf0-d9gtr-cas8-overclocks-14112/

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