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. -- http://mckagan.googlepages.com
On Monday 30 October 2006 10:16, Amit Joshi wrote:
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
On 10/30/06, Stan Glasoe <srglasoe@comcast.net> wrote:
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. --
On Monday 30 October 2006 11:08, Amit Joshi wrote:
That's why I asked for more info on your hardware. I'm terrible at guessing what you have. I can't answer your question without the details of your hardware. On older systems w/o Dual Channel memory matched pairs of RAM aren't as critical. Perhaps your system uses Dual Inline Memory Modules? Or DIMMs as they are often referred to? Or maybe it uses DRAM? Is the memory one long printed circuit board with chips on it or are they individual chips that are in sockets on the main board? On older systems you can mix and match various memory sticks from various manufacturers. You may even be able to mix speeds of PC100 and PC 133, etc. Might work, might not. Stan
On 10/30/06, Stan Glasoe <srglasoe@comcast.net> wrote:
Okay..I found the following relevant stuff in the Motherboard Manual. Chipset: VIA P4M266E Chipset. (Supports Intel Pentium 4 Processor) System Memory: - A total of two 184-pin DDR SDRAM Sockets. - Support up to 2GB DRAMs (512Mb x8/x16 DRAM Technology) for register and unbuffered DDR SDRAM Module. - Support DDR SDRAM memory types. - 2.5V DRAM Interface for DDR SDRAM. Well..it does not say anything about Dual Channel Implementation at all. :( --
On 06/10/31 09:40 (GMT+0530) Amit Joshi apparently typed:
Okay..I found the following relevant stuff in the Motherboard Manual.
Chipset: VIA P4M266E Chipset. (Supports Intel Pentium 4 Processor)
System Memory:
Well..it does not say anything about Dual Channel Implementation at all. :(
Probably tops out with PC2700 RAM and was the last P4 VIA chipset without dual channel RAM. -- "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped." Psalm 28:7 NIV Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 Felix Miata *** http://mrmazda.no-ip.com/
On 10/31/06, Felix Miata <mrmazda@ij.net> wrote:
Oh..thats bad..hehe. But I am going for 512MB anyways. :) --
On 06/10/30 22:38 (GMT+0530) Amit Joshi apparently typed:
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..? :)
If the chipset does not support DDR pairs, then generally a single 512 will be marginally faster than 2x256, particularly if the 256s are not of identical specs. Don't let that be a reason not to add a 512 if you have a single 256 now. -- "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped." Psalm 28:7 NIV Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 Felix Miata *** http://mrmazda.no-ip.com/
On 06/10/30 21:46 (GMT+0530) Amit Joshi apparently typed:
I actually wished to buy another 512MB chip. Is it like 256Mb+256Mb will deliver a better performance compared to a single 512MB chip?
Most newer chipsets can support RAM sticks in matched pairs that will operate at a faster speed than a single RAM stick or mismatched sticks. You'll need to refer to your motherboard manual to find out. If you don't have the manual, there should be a pdf version on its maker's web site, and if you don't have that, look up its chipset on the web site of whoever made it. -- "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped." Psalm 28:7 NIV Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 Felix Miata *** http://mrmazda.no-ip.com/
On Monday 30 October 2006 08:43, Felix Miata wrote:
However, the improvement in machine speed and responsiveness rendered by adding 512 IN ANY CONFIGURATION will so VASTLY out weigh any real or imagined degradation from mis-matched SIMS/DIMMS that discussion of it is pointless pedantry. BUY the memory. RAMBUS memory is the only kind in recent production that always requires matched sets, and requiring matched sets of other memory generally disappeared about 1997. -- _____________________________________ John Andersen
On 10/31/06, John Andersen <jsa@pen.homeip.net> wrote:
Oh..thanks for the information. I shall buy the RAM then. 512MB :) --
On Mon, October 30, 2006 8:16 am, Amit Joshi wrote:
I want to upgrade my RAM from the current 256MB.
Very wise idea. I'd go with nothing less than 512, and these days nothing less than 1GB.
Dual Channel implementation. It increases your performance on some boards on some apps by up to 10%. You probably will never notice it, unless you're doing highly intensive computational processess utilizing large amounts of memory. In this manner, the memory being equal can be accessed as larger blocks than otherwise.
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