dual channel question

CloakingHalk · 08-15-2005, 08:47 AM

would two identicle sticks of ram work the same as a dual channel set

20gig · 08-15-2005, 12:35 PM

any two sticks which are identical and they can be put in dual channel

Hairy_Lee · 08-15-2005, 01:08 PM

depends if you put them in a dual channel system or not

**jancz3rt** · 08-15-2005, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CloakingHalk

would two identicle sticks of ram work the same as a dual channel set

Yes they would. As long as they are "identical" - same company, same type, same specs, then there should be no problem. The dual channel sets are basically two identical sticks guaranteed to work together, and often overpriced.

JAN

**apj101** · 08-15-2005, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jancz3rt

Yes they would. As long as they are "identical" - same company, same type, same specs, then there should be no problem. The dual channel sets are basically two identical sticks guaranteed to work together, and often overpriced.

JAN

dont think they have to be the manufacturer, they just both need to be dual channel compatible, if they are different speeds or latencies it shouldn't matter since these are set by the mobo for all ram sticks.

**Cromewell** · 08-15-2005, 02:44 PM

This should be a full list of dual channel requirements http://www.computerforum.com/showpos...29&postcount=6

[-0MEGA-] · 08-15-2005, 03:04 PM

i think he means would having 2 identical pieces of ram (ex. 2x 512mb corsair pc3200) be the same as having dual channel memory. That was my interpretation.

And if so, then you need a motherboard that supports dual channel.

CloakingHalk · 08-15-2005, 04:00 PM

ok thanks, does that mean that if i put 4 of the same ram they will dual channel or quadriuble channel eachother?

[-0MEGA-] · 08-15-2005, 04:09 PM

its dual channel whether you have 2 or 4. Just make sure there the same type of ram.

CloakingHalk · 08-15-2005, 04:43 PM

ok thanks

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[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,082	i think he means would having 2 identical pieces of ram (ex. 2x 512mb corsair pc3200) be the same as having dual channel memory. That was my interpretation. And if so, then you need a motherboard that supports dual channel.

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