dual channel ddr question

Post by **Scarface** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:26 pm

For dual chan ddr to work, do you actually need dual channel ddr ram? Or will 2 matched dimms work the same?

Post by **Tormentius** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:00 am

Two matched sticks will work just as well.

Post by **SOAPboy** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:36 am

Tormentius wrote:Two matched sticks will work just as well.

Assuming the ram on them is the same yes, Well, itll work if the timings are the same too, its just BEST to get real matched ram. :icon32:

Post by **Tormentius** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:08 pm

Like I said, If the sticks are the same type and timings (eg matched) they work just as well as the dual channel kits that cost more cash. The only difference with the actual dual channel kits is that they are from the same batch at the manufacturer.

Post by **Magestic** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 5:50 am

Tormentius wrote:Like I said, If the sticks are the same type and timings (eg matched) they work just as well as the dual channel kits that cost more cash. The only difference with the actual dual channel kits is that they are from the same batch at the manufacturer.

Indeed, and therefore only interesting if you plan on overclocking. Otherwise you get one stick potentially holding back the other.