Question about dual channel ram?

Anupama · Feb 7, 2005, 03:08 PM

Hi, wondering if I need a dual channel ram set (those who are marked with that), to use dual channel ram. Or can I use standard twinmos? I was thinking about this set: 2x TwinMOS PC4300 TwiSTER DDR 512MB CL3 Chip.

Just seen that some suplyers list some sets as dual ram. And this made me think Ive been getting the wrong type of ram. Yes, I donu much about computers!

Thx for reply

redsolar · Feb 7, 2005, 04:15 PM

More details about your system would be good

. It may not even support dual channel. But for a quick answer, you don't have to have specifically designated dual channel ram, but for most compatibility you should use the same brand, type and size of modules.

davidnsibs · Feb 7, 2005, 04:29 PM

yeah, i'd agree in principal, dual channel packs will guarentee compatibility, but i (and loads of others) use different RAM makes / sizes and it works fine as long as you have the same amount of ram in each channel (i have 512 in one and 2x256 in the other). if youre using AMD then socket A then i'd say go for anything, with socket 939 i think some motherboards prefer the same make, i dont know much about intel im afraid

Anupama · Feb 7, 2005, 05:23 PM

thx guys, Getting it on an asus a8n so it should work fine.

Feb 7, 2005, 03:08 PM	#1
Anupama DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	Question about dual channel ram? Hi, wondering if I need a dual channel ram set (those who are marked with that), to use dual channel ram. Or can I use standard twinmos? I was thinking about this set: 2x TwinMOS PC4300 TwiSTER DDR 512MB CL3 Chip. Just seen that some suplyers list some sets as dual ram. And this made me think Ive been getting the wrong type of ram. Yes, I donu much about computers! Thx for reply

Feb 7, 2005, 04:15 PM	#2
redsolar Off duty Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Las Vegas, USA Posts: 1,242 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	More details about your system would be good . It may not even support dual channel. But for a quick answer, you don't have to have specifically designated dual channel ram, but for most compatibility you should use the same brand, type and size of modules. __________________ Real_Men_Do_Not_Use_Space_Bar Main rig: Intel Core i7 930 @ 4.0 Ghz \| Corsair H50 Push/Pull \| 12GB OCZ DDR3 \| ASUS Radeon HD 5850 \| 3x 1TB Samsung F3 RAID5 on Dell PERC 5i SAS + 1TB Hitachi \| MSI X58 Pro-e \| 850W Antec Truepower Quattro \| RocketFish by Lian Li Full Tower Case \| Gateway XHD3000 30" LCD \| Dell 2408WFP 24" LCD \| Dell 2407WFP 24" LCD \| Logitech Z-5500 Speakers \| Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Laptop: Samsung x360-34P \| Core 2 Duo SU9400 1.4 GHz \| 4GB DDR3 \| 128GB Samsung SSD \| Intel 4500M w/ HDMI \| WiFi \| Bluetooth \| 13.3" WLED 1280x800 \| Windows 7 Professional x64

Feb 7, 2005, 04:29 PM	#3
davidnsibs 9500pro Forever Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bath, UK Posts: 273 Rep Power: 0	yeah, i'd agree in principal, dual channel packs will guarentee compatibility, but i (and loads of others) use different RAM makes / sizes and it works fine as long as you have the same amount of ram in each channel (i have 512 in one and 2x256 in the other). if youre using AMD then socket A then i'd say go for anything, with socket 939 i think some motherboards prefer the same make, i dont know much about intel im afraid __________________ Goodbye 9500pro, you've been a faithful servant through Half life, Deus Ex, Unreal 2, Max Payne 1+2, Nolf 1+2, CoD, Far Cry, Civ IV, F.E.A.R and many more

Feb 7, 2005, 05:23 PM	Thread Starter #4
Anupama DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	thx guys, Getting it on an asus a8n so it should work fine.