how do i know its on dual channel ?

WeiWei

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I just got my new motherboard and memory and followed the instructions to install them as dual channel.. dimm1 and 3.

So is there any software out there that can tell me if it is running on dual channel ?

and what significance does dual channel have ?
 

EeyoreX

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If it's an Athlon based system, dual channel will mean next to nothing. Statistically, it may be nothing (between 0 and 4%). Unless you have integrated graphics. If it's a P4 based solution, dual channel will make a much bigger difference.

\Dan
 

RalfHutter

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Originally posted by: WeiWei
its an Intel Pentium 4 system....

Then do as bacillus suggested and use cpu-Z. On the memory tab it will tell you if you're running in dual channel mode. Usually the BIOS POST screen will tell you too.