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["Amit Joshi" <mckagan@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 10/30/06, Stan Glasoe <srglasoe@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Monday 30 October 2006 10:16, Amit Joshi wrote:
> > I want to upgrade my RAM from the current 256MB.
> > Now, I have heard that its wise to buy another 256MB chip and add it to
> > the computer. Then what is called as the "Dual RAM Implementation" will
> > come into effect, thus boosting the performance.
> >
> > I actually wished to buy another 512MB chip. Is it like 256Mb+256Mb will
> > deliver a better performance compared to a single 512MB chip?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Amit.
>
> Please provide more info on your mainboard and current RAM. Short answer
> is
> = it depends!
>
> Dual RAM Implementation typically suggests a newer motherboard with Dual
> Channel memory capabilities. In today's higher performance systems it is
> extremely and strongly encouraged to purchase RAM in matched pairs from
> the
> same memory manufacturer that is certified for your mainboard. If the
> mainboard holds 2GB max RAM and you plan on expanding to that 'someday',
> then buy all your RAM at once in matched pairs. If the vendor can and
> will,
> ask them to give you however many sets as closely matched as possible.
>
> Stan




Oh..okay..so you mean to say that this Dual Ram Implemenation thingy is
there on the newer Motherboards..eh?
My Motherboard is pretty old. And I certainly don't think that it has this
Dual RAM thingy is present in it.
Also, from your explanation, its quite clear, that I need to buy RAM in
matched pairs. Certainly, it would be impossible to find out a clone of my
current RAM. I will have to discard my current RAM. (Probably I'll sell it
on Ebay! ) :P

So, I will have to buy two sticks..preferrably at the same time, from the
same manufacturer, of the same size!


Okay..so my mobo doesn't support this Dual RAM thingy.
Now what do you suggest?

Is it better to have a single 512MB stick, or should I still get 256+256MB
or like 512+256MB will do no harm..?  :)

Regards,
Amit.


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