Another MOBO/Memory ?

baysatmoon · Sep 5, 2004, 08:23 AM

Can you use Dual Channel 1024MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory ( 2 x 512MB ) in a mobo that supports 3 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 3GB un-buffered ECC and non-ECC PC3200/PC2700 / PC2100 DDR SDRAM memory ?

drakesteakn · Sep 5, 2004, 02:36 PM

only if ur mobo supports dual channel. read ur mobo manual or go to their website to find out. what wobo are u using?

dipstick · Sep 5, 2004, 04:51 PM

Yes, you should definitely be able to. You dont need a dual channel capable board to use a dual channel memory kit.

Vampyromaniac · Sep 5, 2004, 07:42 PM

those "dual channel kits" are basically just two regular sticks of RAM. they can be used in any mobo, as regular RAM.

drakesteakn · Sep 5, 2004, 08:17 PM

ignor my first post, i thought u where asking if u could run dual channel with the mobo u had. not running a dual channel ram kit witha mobo that has 3 dimm slots.

baysatmoon · Sep 6, 2004, 02:11 AM

I had assumed that I could run the "dual channel" in my single channel MOBO, this way I get 2 512mb hand-me-down sticks from a friend upgrading his ram. Thanks for the replies

Judas · Sep 6, 2004, 03:08 AM

nothing wrong with running 1gb of damn good ram in a computer...... btw, the dual channel performance increase is negilable on an AMD system enless the FSB is been pushed sky high.... but intell chips REALLY love the extra bandwidth..

Just think though... you may end up moving to a dual channel board in the future... now your future proofed (somewhat)

Sep 5, 2004, 08:23 AM	#1
baysatmoon DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Georgia (Lawrenceville) Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Another MOBO/Memory ? Can you use *Dual Channel 1024MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory ( 2 x 512MB )* in a mobo that supports *3 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 3GB un-buffered ECC and non-ECC PC3200/PC2700 / PC2100 DDR SDRAM memory* ?

Sep 5, 2004, 02:36 PM	#2
drakesteakn boo!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Meyers, FL Posts: 2,041 Rep Power: 0	only if ur mobo supports dual channel. read ur mobo manual or go to their website to find out. what wobo are u using? __________________

Sep 5, 2004, 07:42 PM	#4
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	those "dual channel kits" are basically just two regular sticks of RAM. they can be used in any mobo, as regular RAM. __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250

Sep 5, 2004, 08:17 PM	#5
drakesteakn boo!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Meyers, FL Posts: 2,041 Rep Power: 0	ignor my first post, i thought u where asking if u could run dual channel with the mobo u had. not running a dual channel ram kit witha mobo that has 3 dimm slots. __________________

Sep 5, 2004, 04:51 PM	#3
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	Yes, you should definitely be able to. You dont need a dual channel capable board to use a dual channel memory kit.

Sep 6, 2004, 02:11 AM	Thread Starter #6
baysatmoon DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Georgia (Lawrenceville) Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	I had assumed that I could run the "dual channel" in my single channel MOBO, this way I get 2 512mb hand-me-down sticks from a friend upgrading his ram. Thanks for the replies