What exactly are memory specifications

[SwiftXShadow]

What exactly are memory specifications on a cpu

 

For example Intel core i5-4690

 

says its max memory is 32GB

memory types DDR3 and DDR3L 1333/1600 at 1.5V

max memory channels 2

 

 

What exactly does that mean? 

The only random guess connection i make with it is, maybe it has something to do with ram? that the max ram this cpu can handel is 32GB and a max of 2 ram card?

no i really don't have much a clue what i am talking about.

[ZetZet]

Channels are not related to RAM sticks.

Max memory is 32GB.

Speeds are just recommended and it will definitely work with those, it can work with higher ones or lower ones though.

[SwiftXShadow]

Channels are not related to RAM sticks.

Max memory is 32GB.

Speeds are just recommended and it will definitely work with those, it can work with higher ones or lower ones though.

 

ok channels arent related to ram sticks but the max memory is related to ram? 

[79 Potatoes]

For example Intel core i5-4690

 

says its max memory is 32GB

memory types DDR3 and DDR3L 1333/1600 at 1.5V

max memory channels 2

 

 

What exactly does that mean? 

The only random guess connection i make with it is, maybe it has something to do with ram? that the max ram this cpu can handel is 32GB and a max of 2 ram card?

First yeah, it supports 32 GB of RAM

RAM sticks =/= RAM Channels

Number of channels is the number of RAM buses it can run simultaneously to increase bandwidth

"Memory types" is the official voltage and frequency RAM should run at with the CPU, though you can take higher frequencies (and sometimes higher voltages like 1,65 V) with the proper platform (like Z97 motherboards) Though in your case as you've a non 'K' CPU (locked multiplier) you'd take something like H81/H87/H97/B85 to save money.

 

And now as an advice if you're going to take a locked CPU look for an i5 4440/4460 (whichever is cheaper) to save a bit of money

[SwiftXShadow]

First yeah, it supports 32 GB of RAM

RAM sticks =/= RAM Channels

Number of channels is the number of RAM buses it can run simultaneously to increase bandwidth

"Memory types" is the official voltage and frequency RAM should run at with the CPU, though you can take higher frequencies (and sometimes higher voltages like 1,65 V) with the proper platform (like Z97 motherboards) Though in your case as you've a non 'K' CPU (locked multiplier) you'd take something like H81/H87/H97/B85 to save money.

 

And now as an advice if you're going to take a locked CPU look for an i5 4440/4460 (whichever is cheaper) to save a bit of money

 

By locked u mean something that cant be overclocked?

 

No i mean to get the 

 

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (edited, put the wrong CPU in the start)

 

And if i understand right it would be impossible for me to upgrade over 32GB of ram in the future with that CPU?

[79 Potatoes]

By locked u mean something that cant be overclocked?

 

No i mean to get the 

Intel® Core™ i7-5775R Processor 

(6M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz)

 

 

And if i understand right it would be impossible for me to upgrade over 32GB of ram in the future with that CPU?

Yes, locked means that can't be overclocked

And yes, only up to 32 GB of RAM

Also just a little thing... The i7-5775R is a soldered CPU, not socketed... I think you meant the i7-5775C? This one has unlocked multiplier, it's a good CPU yeah, but the price difference compared isn't worth compared to the i7-4790K unless you're planning to use integrated graphics.

[SwiftXShadow]

Yes, locked means that can't be overclocked

And yes, only up to 32 GB of RAM

Also just a little thing... The i7-5775R is a soldered CPU, not socketed... I think you meant the i7-5775C? This one has unlocked multiplier, it's a good CPU yeah, but the price difference compared isn't worth compared to the i7-4790K unless you're planning to use integrated graphics.

 

I put the wrong cpu by accident, edited it to the one i really ment Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor,  i did consider the I I7-4790 but since i am making a computer for gaming i dont think i need it.

[79 Potatoes]

I put the wrong cpu by accident, edited it to the one i really ment Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

Oh ok... Then answer to the limit of 32 GB of RAM still the same. This CPU can be overclocked and also supports 2 memory channels.

[SwiftXShadow]

Oh ok... Then answer to the limit of 32 GB of RAM still the same. This CPU can be overclocked and also supports 2 memory channels.

 

Well i understand now that memory channels dont = ram sticks

But what exactly are they?

And what kind of ram sticks would u recommend going with this CPU? I think at first i will stick with 16GB of ram, but haven't totally overruled going full 32GB from start.

[Opcode]

What exactly are memory specifications on a cpu

 

For example Intel core i5-4690

 

says its max memory is 32GB

Maximum amount of memory the CPU will support.

memory types DDR3 and DDR3L 1333/1600 at 1.5V

Native memory controller frequency and voltage limits (you can still run higher frequency ram with higher volts (overclock)).

max memory channels 2

Number of channels per dimm pair. Dual channel effectively doubles the bandwidth over single channel. Which means buy your memory in matching pairs.

 

What exactly does that mean? 

The only random guess connection i make with it is, maybe it has something to do with ram? that the max ram this cpu can handel is 32GB and a max of 2 ram card?

no i really don't have much a clue what i am talking about.

[79 Potatoes]

Well i understand now that memory channels dont = ram sticks

But what exactly are they?

And what kind of ram sticks would u recommend going with this CPU? I think at first i will stick with 16GB of ram, but haven't totally overruled going full 32GB from start.

I suck at explaining but I will give a try: A channel or bus is like the lane of the road of data. Obviously more lanes = more traffic carrying data, therefore more data per second.

This CPU only supports DDR3 RAM, so it should be DIMMs of DDR3, and how much RAM, you should specify what's the purpose of the PC

[SwiftXShadow]

I suck at explaining but I will give a try: A channel or bus is like the lane of the road of data. Obviously more lanes = more traffic carrying data, therefore more data per second.

This CPU only supports DDR3 RAM, so it should be DIMMs of DDR3, and how much RAM, you should specify what's the purpose of the PC

 

Also is this video explaining what exactly does the CPU channel thing mean or it is something totally different regarding ram

 

Purpouse is everyday stuff and pure gaming.

[79 Potatoes]

Also is this video explaining what exactly does the CPU channel thing mean or it is something totally different regarding ram

 

Purpouse is everyday stuff and pure gaming.

Then 16 GB of RAM is more than enough

Also it isn't showing any video/link to me

[SwiftXShadow]

Then 16 GB of RAM is more than enough

Also it isn't showing any video/link to me

 

ok now it worked, this vid

[79 Potatoes]

 

 

ok now it worked, this vid

This is a guide for installing the correct multichannel RAM configuration.

If you still want to know what a bus/channel is search in wikipedia or videos... I don't really know if you understood my explaination

[SwiftXShadow]

This is a guide for installing the correct multichannel RAM configuration.

If you still want to know what a bus/channel is search in wikipedia or videos... I don't really know if you understood my explaination

 

oh ok, but about the video, do i understand correctly, it is the motherboard then what decides if the computer wants quad, triple, dual or single ram kits?

[79 Potatoes]

oh ok, but about the video, do i understand correctly, it is the motherboard then what decides if the computer wants quad, triple, dual or single ram kits?

Yes, depending on which slots you install the sticks the motherboard will decide how many channels it uses