Impossible question to answer without knowing exactly what you intend to use
the machine for, how much money you have and how much your time is worth.Is
it worth me going to get my tyres filled with nitrogen rather than
compressed air?
I'm not an extreme overclocker, but I might OC a bit if I decide to go
for video editing (720 p). It won't be professional activity, just to
see what it feels like.
and correct. If you want to benefit from the dual channel
architecture, you need to fill 2 memory banks. Says Wkipedia:
Dual-channel architecture describes a technology that theoretically
doubles data throughput from the memory to the memory controller. Dual-
channel-enabled memory controllers utilize two 64-bit data channels,
resulting in a 128-bit data path.
Dual-channel architecture requires a dual-channel-capable motherboard
and two or more DDR, DDR2 SDRAM, or DDR3 SDRAM memory modules. The
memory modules are installed into matching banks, which are usually
color coded on the motherboard.
Usually if there are two channels then there will be two pairs of slots,
with each pair close together and being one channel. (In the case of the
GA-MA770T-UD3P one channel has white slots and one has blue.) Therefore two
modules being used in dual-channel configuration will have quite a gap
between them. i.e. Slots 1 and 3.
They mean that, in your case, if you're intending to use *four* modules in
dual channel mode then their modules will not fit as the slots are too close
together for their bulky schmaltzy RAM coolers. I mean, it's not rocket
science, there's a picture on the OCZ page you referenced that shows a pair
of modules installed in dual channel.
On this pictue:
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http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/mb_productimage_ga-ma770t-
ud3p_big.jpg>
the paired colored slots are side by side. It doesn't seem filling
slots 1 and 3 is an option... if you want double channel.
> I don't get why you need to even ask
here. If I didn't have a few minutes to spare while I'm waiting for my
clothes to wash.....
You do have a gift for uttering nonsense, I agree.
In your case, as you seem unable to use Google (other than for posting
through) you can see on this page:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.asp...
The paired colored slots are side by side. It doesn't seem filling
slots 1 and 3 is an option... if you want double channel.
If you click the pic to enlarge
If I click to enlarge the third small picture on the right on page:
http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_pc3_10666_reaperx_hpc_enhanced_bandwidth
it does seem the slots 1 and 3 are filled. Notice the slots are not
color coded. We might be talking about some special board. I have no
idea.
>, for running two modules in dual channel
you'd use slots 1 and 3, (as shown on the OCZ page) or slots 2 and 4. (One
blue, one white.)
And get the benefit of dual channel with slots of different color on
all boards? You'll have to rewrite the Wikipedia page
There is no earthly reason why a well-designed RAM module running within
(chip manufacturers) specs would need dual heatpipes other than to part
fools from their money, something that OCZ has been dong rather well for a
while now.
Really? The Reaper 1333 CL6 is $125 (CAN) and the Kingston 1375 CL7
is $115. Even if you don't consider the CL discrepancy, the Reaper is
only $10 more expensive. For people who really are into overclocking,
I suppose having a heat dissipator away from the chip instead of on
its side, like other chips, /might/ be an advantage. But that's not
why I would buy it.
Shaun.
"Build a man a fire, and he`ll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and
he`ll be warm for the rest of his life." Terry Pratchett, Jingo.
If I were you, I would take care not getting on fire, though. I'm
afraid it wouldn't turn you into an instant Django of the computer
world. Downclocking your ego would prove better for your health.
