2 sticks better than 1?

[steeLh]

Just curious, when buying RAM, is it better to buy 2 sticks instead of 1? (ex. 512(x2) or 1024(x1) ).

Or do they have different advantages,like maybe having 2 sticks make it easier to overclock (Im not saying thats true or anything).

 

[SLCentral]

If the two sticks are in Dual-Channel (only possible with pairs, not with single sticks), you'll see a slight performance imporvement, I think its something like 5-10%, but don't quote me.

 

[alimoalem]

Originally posted by: SLCentral
If the two sticks are in Dual-Channel (only possible with pairs, not with single sticks), you'll see a slight performance imporvement, I think its something like 5-10%, but don't quote me.

what he said. DDR ram works better in pairs

 

[jimmypage13]

Originally posted by: SLCentral
If the two sticks are in Dual-Channel (only possible with pairs, not with single sticks), you'll see a slight performance imporvement, I think its something like 5-10%, but don't quote me.

agreed

sorry slcentral 🙂

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: jimmypage13

Originally posted by: SLCentral
If the two sticks are in Dual-Channel (only possible with pairs, not with single sticks), you'll see a slight performance imporvement, I think its something like 5-10%, but don't quote me.

agreed

sorry slcentral 🙂

😀, if I'm right, then go right ahead!