The most common multi-channel architecture for home computers is the dual-channel, but some motherboards support triple-channel or quad-channel.

It works by using multiple 64-bit data channels simultaneously, making the communication between the CPU and the memory faster. The multi-channel memory architecture is a technology that helps you achieve higher data transfer rates.

But if you are planning to use more than one stick, it matters a lot because of the “multi-channel memory architecture.”Īnd I am sure many of you would wonder what that thing is and why you should care about it, so let me explain it as simply as I can. The truth is that if you use only one RAM stick, it doesn’t really matter in which slot you will plug it (of course, you should check the motherboard manual for the best results).

How do I know if my RAM is dual-channel?īefore talking about which slots you should use, let me explain why and when it does matter which RAM slots you use.

Does it matter which 2 RAM slots you use?.

How to check if you have installed the RAM sticks correctly.

What if your motherboard has more than four slots?.

3 sticks of ram in 4 slots