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| 862234 | 2010-02-28 03:13:00 | I'm sure this has been asked before, but regarding more than 2GB of memory with a 32bit OS. Assuming the Mobo supports it. Will a system run better with 2x1GB of dual channel, 2x1GB Dual channel + 1GB single or 2x2GB Dual channel? I think I've worded that correctly, 3 scenarios. | Driftwood (5551) | ||
| 862235 | 2010-02-28 03:20:00 | Depends how many slots are on the mobo, and how much ram each slot can take. ie: If a slot can only accept up to 1x512 mb, then obviously you cant put 1x1 GB in each slot. it wont work. If you put 2 x 1 GB + 1 GB in the 3rd slot, on some mobos, that'll change it to single not dual channel. It'll probably work better with 2x2 GB. But you wont be using all of the memory | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 862236 | 2010-02-28 03:51:00 | This is a GA-EP35-DS3 with 4 slots. There was one other scenario I didn't mention. 2x (2x1GB) dual channel. |
Driftwood (5551) | ||
| 862237 | 2010-02-28 03:56:00 | Well it doesnt really matter, if youre only going to put 2-3 GB in it. And install 32 bit windows. Its either 1x1 GB in each. Or 2x2 GB in each. If you're only going to use 2 slots | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 862238 | 2010-02-28 05:35:00 | 2 x 2GB would probably be best to make the best use of dual channel. keep in mind that any 32bit windows workstation OS (windows server is not a workstation OS) will only be able to address 3.25GB of ram. |
Deimos (5715) | ||
| 862239 | 2010-02-28 07:38:00 | It *will* make a difference actually, but performance difference will be negligible. Deimos is on the money though, and the 3.25GB is approx, depending on GPU RAM etc ;) |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 862240 | 2010-02-28 20:58:00 | This system currently has 2x1GB dual channel. Is there likely to be any noticable difference if it's changed to 2x2GB dual channel. | Driftwood (5551) | ||
| 862241 | 2010-02-28 21:19:00 | Well, it'll give you an extra 1.25 / 1.5 GB thats about it. And you maybe able to run a few more programs at once | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 862242 | 2010-02-28 21:52:00 | Will it still be dual channel if it dosent recognise all the memory. | Driftwood (5551) | ||
| 862243 | 2010-02-28 21:57:00 | I guess it might be dual channel assuming your motherboard is, some are not. Re: the extra RAM, yes what Speedy says but if at the moment you have enof buffer are you gonna require that? I have 4GB on 32bit XP but I find that 2GB might be enof for me .... |
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