Single DDR3 in an HTPC?

[mazeroth]

I want to pick up two of the 4GB Super Talents for a SB build and also want to build a small HTPC. The HTPC is not going to need 8GB of RAM so I only want to use a single 4GB. Is this going to hurt anything by just using one module?

 

[VirtualLarry]

My HTPC is running on a single 2GB DDR2 stick. AMD BE-2400, 780G chipset, Win7, HDMI.

 

[BTA]

For HTPC duty I can't see it making any tangible difference.

 

[fffblackmage]

You'll never notice the difference.

 

[mazeroth]

I didn't think so but just wanted to make sure. Thanks, guys.

 

[Emulex]

yah unless you are using shared video ram that is where it can do weird things to video out. stick with a good htpc card like the nvidia GT430 (Best 3d card i've found)

 

[nanaki333]

my HTPC in my bedroom is a dual core atom with an ION chipset and 4GB of memory. plays everything in HD without problems. i've never had any "video out" problems nor ever heard of it.