We all know that Kingston Technology Company, Inc., are the independent world leaders when it comes to memory technology and we all know they are forever raising the bar and exceeding the set standards. Well did you know that they recently were the first to market and the first to ship high speed memory in triple-channel configuration, specially designed for the new Intel-based X58 motherboards. You didn’t know what? Well you should do! The people down at Kingston are extremely excited to be bringing us the fastest DDR3 triple-channel memory products up for grabs.

Still not quite with it? Here’s a few Q&A’s to help shed some light

What is Kingston Triple Channel Memory?

Put simply Kingston Triple Channel memory is an extension to the already existing single and dual channel architectures. Triple Channel Memory can produce three times the theoretical peak bandwidth then that of similar single channel systems.

So why is this good?

If you’re up-to-date on your technology you will be aware that Intel has a new CPU called Core i7 and a new chipset, x58. These now support memory modules in groups of three or triple channel memory. There have been some changes made with the architecture of the most recent Core i7 so the communication between the memory and CPU are faster and more efficient giving you a vastly improved performance

What’s the best way to run my system with triple channel memory?

The best, and only way to achieve triple channel memory mode with your system is to install your memory in threes. The memory modules should really be installed in set of three identical modules so as to take full advantage of the system.

Can I still run my system in single and dual channel mode?

Don’t worry many of these new Kingston triple channel motherboards all you to still run your system in single or dual channel mode. You will need to check this with your motherboard manufacturer

How does it work?

Single channel memory systems have only one channel for their installed memory modules and only one route to access the memory controller. Memory modules for Dual channel systems are installed on two separate channels each having its own route to access the memory controller therefore giving double the peak data bandwidth that single has. Triple channel memory systems, memory modules are installed on three separate channels, again each with its own dedicated access to the memory controller giving three times the peak data bandwidth as compared to single channel mode.

You may also wish to know that Intel has integrated the memory controller into its processor on new Core i7, this gets rid of any previous times delays that you may have suffered between the front side bus.

Compatible motherboards:

• Intel DX58SO
• Asus P6T Deluxe
• Asus P6T Deluxe OC Palm
• Asus Rampage 2 Extreme
• Gigabyte GA-X58-DS4
• MSI X58 Platinum
• MSI Eclipse
• DFI Lanparty UT X58
• BIOSTAR TPower X58
• Foxconn X58 Renaissance
• ECS X58B-A

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