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Do I need to have 3 RAM DIMMs to use DDR3, or even be able to run a 3 channel CPU?
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The Core i7 CPUs from Intel (Bloomfield in the Nehalem line) are an example of a CPU that handle 3 channels of memory input, and on an appropriate motherboard, ideally making use of 3 DIMMs the best option. But lets say I need to diagnose a problem, or I spent all my money on the CPU and can only a…
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No, 3 DIMMs are not required for the system to function (unless you've got some weird mobo that for some reason requires them). It's just preferred for performance reasons, so that the the system can run triple-channel mode.
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