Update: Easy: Does the memory have to be made for dual channel operation?

lasergecko

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I just got a gig of memory under the kingston memory deal (in HOT Deals forum). But when I got home I noticed that the packages (CC label) say "Not Dual Channnel Compatible". I am going to use these in a Asus A7N8X Deluxe.

The main question is that "Not Dual Channel Compatible" CC label right? Or is dual channel operation of the motherboard independent of the memory chips? (The people at CC said they didn't sell dual channel compatible but couldn't tell me how to tell if memory is dual channel compatible).


UPDATE: I put the two sticks in and when the machine boots it says "dual channel mode". Could it be wrong? The machine so far seems stable.
 

amdskip

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You might be better off posting this in the motherboard forum actually. Dual Channel is definately worth it so I personally would not use that memory. I think any quality memory should be dual channel capable but this kingston sounds like a cheap memory that will not run in dual channel.
 

egale

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Kingston as well as Corsair sell memory that is specifically dual channel compatible. It is sold in a twin pack which contains two matched sticks. In theory, dual channel should would if both sticks are the same (type, manufacturer, lot# etc.), but buying the memory like this insures that the two sticks will work. You pay a premium but you also buy piece of mind.
 

boshuter

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Just try it and see what happens. I owned a 512 stick of Corsair XMS PC3500 before I had a dual channel board. When I got my first dual channel board (P4G8X) I bought a "matching" stick on the forum. I lucked out and they run great in dual channel (running now in my P4P800 at 260fsb 5:4@2-2-2-5).

As finicky as some dual channel boards are, even buying special "dual channel" memory sets will not guarantee compatibility...... stick it in and see what happens:D