A 'noobish' question: Dual Channel memory!

Huxley2k7 · Jul 1, 2007

Hey guys,

How do i know if my RAM is running in dual-channel mode and what are the actual benefits? Im sure i've got it in the right slots etc, i'd just like to be certain its working right.

Thanks!

Hux.

theonetruewill · Jul 1, 2007

Huxley2k7 said:
Hey guys,

How do i know if my RAM is running in dual-channel mode and what are the actual benefits?

Thanks!

Hux.

Easiest way, check with CPU-Z, go to the memory tab and see if it says Dual Channel or Single Channel

Dippyskoodlez · Jul 1, 2007

theonetruewill said:
Easiest way, check with CPU-Z, go to the memory tab and see if it says Dual Channel or Single Channel

Yep.

Dual channel memory = better performance by giving you more bandwidth.

("better performance" not meaning xomg 30k 3dmarks, meaning better memory throughput)

Agility · Jul 1, 2007

DUal Channel uses two rams at once rather then single channel which uses ram one by one (meaning when the ram has 'finished' its MB it goes to the second ram)

J-Man · Jul 1, 2007

I check by POST. Mine says 2048MB RAM - Dual Channel. Mine are in the black slots.

Huxley2k7 · Jul 1, 2007

Thanks a lot guys! Helpful place as always...

theonetruewill · Jul 1, 2007

Huxley2k7 said:
Thanks a lot guys! Helpful place as always...

Use the Thanks button

And glad we could help

WarEagleAU · Jul 1, 2007

Yeah, CPUz is the easiest way to see. Also, make sure you read the manual to know which to memory slots you should set your memory in. Some folks, like MSI, have a weird coloring scheme and memory layout scheme.

J-Man · Jul 1, 2007

I need a thank you

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Huxley2k7 · Jul 1, 2007

J-Man said:
I need a thank you .

You all got it

Hux.

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