In an EVGA 121-BL-E756-TR X58 + i7-930:
To get 24GB of DDR3-1333 CL9 operating in triple-channel mode it seems there are three options: (a) six F3-10666CL9S-4GBRL 4GB; or (b) two F3-10666CL9T-12GBRL 12GB (3 x 4GB); or (c) one F3-10666CL9T2-24GBRL 24GB (6 x 4GB).
For DDR3-1600 CL9, there are three options: (d) six F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL 4GB; or (e) two F3-12800CL9T-12GBRL 12GB (3 x 4GB); or (f) one F3-12800CL9T2-24GBRL 24GB (6 x 4GB).
Kit(s) or Singles: Why would I need (c,f) when the architecture is tri-channel? How does this differ from (b,e) with one kit in the red sockets and one in the black sockets? For that matter, how do either of these differ from (a,d)?
Availability: It seems that (e) is out of stock and (f) is not available (they say "we do not know if or when we will obtain more") at the only vendor I can find in the US, newegg. When will they be available / in stock? Where else can I get them?
Anecdotal: Several reviewers claim success with (d); are they lucky, skillful, or ignorant? One claims OC to 2050mHz; genius or luck? One admits to running 12GB at 1600 but can only get 1066mHz with 24GB; is this to be expected?
Speed: What operational difference can I expect to observe with 1333 vs 1600 mHz? Intel spec for the 930 is DDR3-800/1066, EVGA has (c) and (f) and Trident F3-12800CL7T2-24GBTDD on the QVL.
I know this is mostly redundant, but I would like to see the answers and make an informed decision when I spend ~ 0.6 - 1.0 k$ on this.
Thanks.
To get 24GB of DDR3-1333 CL9 operating in triple-channel mode it seems there are three options: (a) six F3-10666CL9S-4GBRL 4GB; or (b) two F3-10666CL9T-12GBRL 12GB (3 x 4GB); or (c) one F3-10666CL9T2-24GBRL 24GB (6 x 4GB).
For DDR3-1600 CL9, there are three options: (d) six F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL 4GB; or (e) two F3-12800CL9T-12GBRL 12GB (3 x 4GB); or (f) one F3-12800CL9T2-24GBRL 24GB (6 x 4GB).
Kit(s) or Singles: Why would I need (c,f) when the architecture is tri-channel? How does this differ from (b,e) with one kit in the red sockets and one in the black sockets? For that matter, how do either of these differ from (a,d)?
Availability: It seems that (e) is out of stock and (f) is not available (they say "we do not know if or when we will obtain more") at the only vendor I can find in the US, newegg. When will they be available / in stock? Where else can I get them?
Anecdotal: Several reviewers claim success with (d); are they lucky, skillful, or ignorant? One claims OC to 2050mHz; genius or luck? One admits to running 12GB at 1600 but can only get 1066mHz with 24GB; is this to be expected?
Speed: What operational difference can I expect to observe with 1333 vs 1600 mHz? Intel spec for the 930 is DDR3-800/1066, EVGA has (c) and (f) and Trident F3-12800CL7T2-24GBTDD on the QVL.
I know this is mostly redundant, but I would like to see the answers and make an informed decision when I spend ~ 0.6 - 1.0 k$ on this.
Thanks.
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