[aklug] Re: Upgrading DDR2 RAM

From: Arthur Corliss <acorliss@nevaeh-linux.org>
Date: Mon Jan 10 2011 - 00:08:38 AKST

On Sun, 9 Jan 2011, Christopher Howard wrote:

> Hmm, not sure, do I need to buy two pairs of this dual-channel?:
>
> http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Channel-Desktop-Modules-MD2048KD1-400/dp/B000F6KQ7G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1294648120&sr=8-2
>
> Or do I buy 4 of these?:
>
> http://www.amazon.com/PNY-OPTIMA-PC3200-Desktop-MD1024SD1-400/dp/B00076ZUZM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1294648120&sr=8-3

As a general rule going dual channel provides better performance. In most
modern systems it's not a dramatic difference, but it is quantifiable.

         --Arthur Corliss
           Live Free or Die
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