Intel hasn’t even officially launched its Core i7 processor (based on Nehalem microarchitecture) and A-Data has just announced triple-channel DDR3 kits for this processor. Bear in mind that the memory controller integrated on Core i7 processors provides three memory channels, i.e. it is capable of accessing three memory modules at the same time, in parallel, in order to improve performance – in theory triple-channel architecture provides a 50% increase of available bandwidth compared to a dual-channel architecture running at the same clock rate. So in order to achieve the best possible performance with a Core i7 CPU, you need to install three or six (if your motherboard supports six memory sockets, of course) memory modules.

A-Data triple-channel DDR3 kits are available in 3 GB and 6 GB capacities and work at 1,333 MHz (with 7-7-7-20 timings at 1.65 V – 1.75 V) or 1,600 MHz (with 8-8-8-24 timings at 1.65 V – 1.75 V). No word on pricing yet.

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