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dual channel memory to quad channel

sampofin

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Hey!

I build a new computer and I would like to know if I can use this dual channel memory for quad channel configuration with Asus Sabertooth x79 and Intel Core i7-3820 Sandy Bridge-E?

KINGSTON HyperX 8GB 2400MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL11 DIMM Kit of 2 XMP Predator Series (KHX24C11T2K2/8X):confused:

the reason why I ask this is that this memory is very cheap:p
 

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You can buy two dual channel kits and run them as quad. You can buy one quad channel kit or you can run one kit and only have dual channel all ways will work.
 
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WOW! I just saw the Kingston Predators under $100. That has to be a misprice. They were slated at $150 for 8G(2 x 4G) upon release. If you could pick em up for under $100, do it. The predators are great memory but they will not fit with large air cooling.
 

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