Problem with new custom-built PC

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sorrowman
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Re: Problem with new custom-built PC

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since this motherboard supports only a DUAL-channel memory setup (socket 1156 core i5 system) and no Triple Channel setup (like the socket 1366 core i7 systems) you would either have to get 2x2GB ddr3 or 2x4GB ddr3 memory. It seems to me you've bought a triple-channel memory kit consisting of three sticks. While this will work just fine as such (llike Cjlcooters says), with 3 stick in the memory sockets you don't benefit from the dual-channel technology. This works only with two or four memory stick *(hence the name DUAL-channel) preferably of the same brand and must be of the same speed and size in the sockets.
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Re: Problem with new custom-built PC

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problem fixed a few weeks or so ago, thanks for the help everyone!