is 2x1 the same as 4x512

joeswm8 · 02-06-2007, 10:17 PM

will 4x512mb in dual channel (with the same specs) have the same effect as 2x1GB in dual channel?

**The_Other_One** · 02-06-2007, 10:20 PM

Basically, yes... However, most motherboards will run in 2T mode when using 4 sticks(or 2 in non-dual channel mode) It's slightly slower than your typical 1T mode, but many argue how much slower.

joeswm8 · 02-06-2007, 10:23 PM

cant you manually adjust them to 1T? and what does that mean anyway

The_Beast · 02-06-2007, 10:24 PM

I think that 2x1 gig sticks are better because it leaves room for upgrading, with 4x512 sticks you really can't upgrade

joeswm8 · 02-06-2007, 10:25 PM

yeah , but its too late because they are already ordered (i dint order them) and i just wanted to know if the perofrmance will be the same

**The_Other_One** · 02-06-2007, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by joeswm8

cant you manually adjust them to 1T? and what does that mean anyway

It depends on the motherboard, but typically I don't beleive so. At least not with 4 sticks.

As for it's meaning, I have yet to find a very clear explanation about it... I just know lower numbers are better

joeswm8 · 02-06-2007, 10:44 PM

lol thats what i know too

and one more RAM question, not related to this but i didnt want to start a new thread. i have read that with the evga 680i and corsiar 2.1 volt RAM the board might not POST because of the voltage. is this true, because as long as it POSTS you can just change the voltage, but i have read that another cheap stick is needed to get it to POST to change the voltages for the new sticks.

**Cromewell** · 02-07-2007, 06:08 AM

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As for it's meaning, I have yet to find a very clear explanation about it... I just know lower numbers are better

Every RAM access takes a command rate and CAS hit. So reducing them makes more difference than the others.

Here's a somewhat detailed explaination of the timings http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.aspx?i=2223&p=5

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joeswm8 Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: IL Age: 16 Posts: 1,543	lol thats what i know too and one more RAM question, not related to this but i didnt want to start a new thread. i have read that with the evga 680i and corsiar 2.1 volt RAM the board might not POST because of the voltage. is this true, because as long as it POSTS you can just change the voltage, but i have read that another cheap stick is needed to get it to POST to change the voltages for the new sticks. __________________ Free Online Games ---New Computer---Server Build --X2 3800+@2.5---E6600@3.4 XFX 7900GS Extreme---eVga 7600GS--- ------2GB G.Skill DDR2-800---4GB Corsair DDR2-800 Biostar TForce 550MCP---eVga 680i-------- ------WD 160GB HDD---2x74GB Raptors -----------------Rosewill 550W---OCZ 700W GameXStream Centurion 5---P180B

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