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Dual Channel 2x256 DDR400 or Single Channel 1gb Mixed DDR RAM

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by vilex, Dec 8, 2004.

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  1. vilex Newcomer, in training

    I'm trying to decide what would give better performance, Dual Channeled 2x256 DDR400...or Single Channeled 2x256 DDR400 and 512 DDR2100 totalling 1gb RAM. I don't seem to notice much of a difference so far, but I haven't tried much. I figured I'd ask the pros at techspot for advice. :grinthumb
    vilex, Dec 8, 2004
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  2. Didou Bowtie extraordinair!

    & we are supposed to get your system specs how ? You could be using that Ram on a 600mhz Celeron for all we know. :p
    Didou, Dec 9, 2004
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  3. vilex Newcomer, in training

    My apologies, wrote the message when I was falling asleep last night. I have a :

    pentium 4 3.01ghz
    120gb 7200 HD
    Windows XP Home
    865PE Gigabyte Motherboard
    Geforce FX 5600
    Soundblaster Audigy 2
    vilex, Dec 9, 2004
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  4. Didou Bowtie extraordinair!

    Well for one going from a dual channel memory configuration to single channel will already have an impact on performance. From there, installing a PC2100 module will make all your ram modules clock down to 133mhz (266 ddr) so it will be even worse. Stay with the PC3200 for now & later on add two more PC3200 modules. It'll be worth your while.
    Didou, Dec 9, 2004
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  5. vilex Newcomer, in training

    Alright thanks much :)
    vilex, Dec 9, 2004
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