I currently have 1x512 MB DDR2 533 MHz RAM.
Am planning to upgrade it to either 1 GB or 1.5 GB RAM...i have 2 options....
Add 1x512MB ( Total system mem becomes 1 GB and runs in dual channel mode)
OR
Add 1x1GB ( Total system mem becomes 1.5 GB but will run in single channel mode)
My usage is general work related applications like oracle/ visual studio and some 3d/video stuff....
besides am also a gaming enthusiast ;)...though not a hardcore gamer....
Pls recommend which option would be suitable for my machine and my usage....will the dual channel 1gb give better performance than 1.5 gb single...if yes then by what percentage ?
-RiMot
Windows Vista Ultimate
CORE2DUO E6300
Asus P5LD2-VM (Intel 945G)
Samsung 512 MB DDR2 533 Mhz
Hitachi 160 GB Sata
2007-06-17 04:31:48 · 4 answers · asked by RiMot 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Go with dual channel. This effectively doubles the bandwidth of the RAM, a much better option than just having slightly more. If your board will accept it though, I would actually suggest getting a 2GB dual channel kit and putting that in and taking everything currently in out. That would give you a huge performance boost, for only about $80.
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2016-10-17 13:20:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to memory, I would recommend where possible to go with the dual channel option. Dual channel memory will speed up your system slightly over having more memory running single channel only. Here is an example of what I would recommend as a replacement for your system to improve its performance considerably. I have cross referenced your motherboard's requirements and limitations already. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1882393&CatId=2263
2007-06-21 06:42:24 · answer #3 · answered by John S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is quite tricky, I would say dual channel myself, but as a general rule I would pay on ram as much as possible.
2007-06-17 04:45:09 · answer #4 · answered by ME 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋