Ram configurations

[WTkFox]

As I was looking for affordable RAM for the system, weird thought came up.

Which is actually faster?

Single Stick 16GB

Dual Channel 2x8GB sticks

Quad Channel 4x4GB sticks

 

I was aiming to go Dual Channel 2x16GB but if quad channel is the better config, then I could opt for that build

[emosun]

Technically quad channel could be considered faster , but it's not going to be as noticeable of a jump in speed over dual channel.

[kb5zue]

Personally I would go with the dual-channel 2x8 sticks because not only will it take advantage of the dual-channel but it also allows for future upgrades.

[Skiiwee29]

Go with the Quad channel if you have a  HEDT platform, IE: X99, X299, X399

 

Go with Dual channel if you have a mainstream platform: IE: Z370, Z270 etc.. X370, B350 etc.. 

 

The channels are determined by the CPU and what it supports.