TwinMOS Dual Channel PC3200

Dom · May 14, 2003, 09:57 AM

Having looked at a few dual channel memory kits, I'm a firm believer that if you're looking for the best performance, and stability in your dual channel motherboard, one of these matched pairs is a must. Up until TwinMOS contacted us, the dual channel kits we've reviewed were from manufacturers who target enthusiasts. Granted, the nForce 2, and Canterwood are enthusiast boards, but I was surprised "OEM" memory manufacturers didn't jump on this bandwagon, especially since the Granite Bay, which also supports dual channel, was a workstation board.

TwinMOS is very well known in Asia, and have a reputation of making quality, and well-priced ram. They've been manufacturing PC3200 modules for quite some time, which have been getting good reviews online, but today we'll be looking at their Dual Channel PC3200 kit.

There isn't any information on their site about it, but I was told by our TwinMOS contact that the specifications are identical to their PC3200 modules.

Read the review

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**Roadee** · May 14, 2003, 03:23 PM

It sounds to me like they just took two sticks and through them in the board and called them "Dual Channel" compat. What I am wondering is if you took 2 sticks of XMS.....bought as singles.......and threw them into a dual board......if you would have similiar results....if not better. Has anyone done a review or just bought 2 single sticks and threw into there dual board and done the bench marks?? Anyone know if there would be enough of a performance increase between the Twin-X and just 2 single sticks of the same XMS memory to justify the increase in price?

As a person without a large amount of money to spend and only running a single stick of Apacer 512 memory.....I am curious to find out......because I would like to run the dual channel.......I just can't afford to pay for the Twin-X modules.

Vampyromaniac · May 15, 2003, 01:38 AM

Roadee, if cost is of any concern, just run 1 piece. Dual Channel isn't all it's cracked up to be (on AMD systems.)

lgestle · May 15, 2003, 04:19 AM

I'm not to sure about the PC3200 kit by twinmos, but I own two sticks I picked up and love them on my nforce 2 mobo. I'm using 2*512 PC3200 twinmos with winbond chips and would highly recommene it.
-lgestle

May 14, 2003, 09:57 AM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	TwinMOS Dual Channel PC3200 Having looked at a few dual channel memory kits, I'm a firm believer that if you're looking for the best performance, and stability in your dual channel motherboard, one of these matched pairs is a must. Up until TwinMOS contacted us, the dual channel kits we've reviewed were from manufacturers who target enthusiasts. Granted, the nForce 2, and Canterwood are enthusiast boards, but I was surprised "OEM" memory manufacturers didn't jump on this bandwagon, especially since the Granite Bay, which also supports dual channel, was a workstation board. TwinMOS is very well known in Asia, and have a reputation of making quality, and well-priced ram. They've been manufacturing PC3200 modules for quite some time, which have been getting good reviews online, but today we'll be looking at their Dual Channel PC3200 kit. There isn't any information on their site about it, but I was told by our TwinMOS contact that the specifications are identical to their PC3200 modules. Read the review ------------------------------------------- Source: ViperLair via TechSeekers

May 15, 2003, 01:38 AM	#3
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	Roadee, if cost is of any concern, just run 1 piece. Dual Channel isn't all it's cracked up to be (on AMD systems.) __________________ *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

May 14, 2003, 03:23 PM	#2
Roadee Never forgotten Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rest In peace, Joe. Posts: 2,198 Rep Power: 69	It sounds to me like they just took two sticks and through them in the board and called them "Dual Channel" compat. What I am wondering is if you took 2 sticks of XMS.....bought as singles.......and threw them into a dual board......if you would have similiar results....if not better. Has anyone done a review or just bought 2 single sticks and threw into there dual board and done the bench marks?? Anyone know if there would be enough of a performance increase between the Twin-X and just 2 single sticks of the same XMS memory to justify the increase in price? As a person without a large amount of money to spend and only running a single stick of Apacer 512 memory.....I am curious to find out......because I would like to run the dual channel.......I just can't afford to pay for the Twin-X modules.

May 15, 2003, 04:19 AM	#4
lgestle DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	I'm not to sure about the PC3200 kit by twinmos, but I own two sticks I picked up and love them on my nforce 2 mobo. I'm using 2*512 PC3200 twinmos with winbond chips and would highly recommene it. -lgestle