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RAM - Dual Channel?

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bigoman

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Basically I am deciding between two 256 sticks or just a 512 stick.

Does dual channel have any extra benefits?

Thanks
 
Originally posted by: bigoman
Basically I am deciding between two 256 sticks or just a 512 stick.

Does dual channel have any extra benefits?

Thanks
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For what system, amd or intel?

For amd64 chips, dual channel will only improve performance from 3-5%.
 
256 sticks are now a waste of money for a newer system. The nowadays system needs a gig of ram for good gaming and general usage.

If you got 2 256MB sticks, that would leave you with 2 or less slots of ram left, and that means you would have to buy larger modules to stop swappage, which means waste of money. 1GB chips are way more expensive then 2 512 chips.


Just get a 512 now and a 512 later.
 
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