da'bEAST Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 I want to buy some RAM(2X512 DDR 400 Kingmax) but i don't know what's best:to have 1 GB ram in dual channel OR 1.5 GB ram simple.I use this PC especialy for games.I have a Gigabyte 8IG1000 mobo and 2X256 DDR 400 Kingmax in dual chanel.Please give your advice on this matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bâshrat the Sneaky Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 If you're a gamer, then go for the dual-channel setup! No doubt there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigeratiPrime Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 1gb dual channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da'bEAST Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 Ok so the dual channel is better.THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefoxthebomb Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Ok so the dual channel is better.THANKS!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yes it is better, I run 2 1GB sticks in Dual Channel, and it rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcemanND Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Why can't you run 1.5gb dual channel? Unless you board is different than mine you should eb able to put the 512mb in slots 1 & 3 and the 256mb in 2 & 4 and still have dual channel. I have 3gb in mine 2x1gb in 1 & 3 and 2x512mb in 2 & 4 and still have dual channel memory config. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiMoNsAyS Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 @IcemanND, well my board only has 3 slots so maybe that's the reason definetly dual channel always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS_Ludacris Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Defo dual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da'bEAST Posted July 24, 2005 Author Share Posted July 24, 2005 Well I didn't know the dual channel would work with 2X256 and 2X512 modules installed.My mobo has 4 ram slots so that is not a problem.Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarle Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Always check your motherboard's manual, all the information about dual channel configuration is explained within. Not every motherboard has the same configuration, though typically Slot 1 and Slot 3 will be the first dual channel pair and Slot 2 and Slot 4 will be the second dual channel pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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