Quad channel memory compatible?

[Krear]

Hello. I am looking to upgrade my computers memory from 2X4GB to 4X4GB but when looking at my motherboard specs it says "Dual channel memory architecture". Does this hinder me from using 4 sticks of ram in any way?

 

Here are links to my

RAM: https://ballistixgaming.com/products/dram/sport/ballistix-sport-ddr3.html

Motherboard: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-Z87P-D3-rev-1x/sp#sp

[Oshino Shinobu]

Nope. Channels and DIMM slots are different. 

 

If you use 4 modules, they will operate in dual channel mode, 2 modules in each channel. 

[WereCatf]

2 minutes ago, Krear said:

Does this hinder me from using 4 sticks of ram in any way?

The number of channels isn't directly related to the number of RAM-sticks you can use, so no, there is no reason for you not to use 4 sticks.