Dual Channel

Ryancheng · 03-24-2007, 07:46 AM

hello all...

I now using 512mb corsair DDR 400 ram,i wish to know my system can run with dual channel if i add another 512mb kingston or apacer DDR 400 ram?

thanks....

**speedster123** · 03-24-2007, 07:48 AM

Welcome
No
You will need a matched set that is specifically picked and tested for dual channel operation.

**TheMatt** · 03-24-2007, 11:34 AM

Hi,

Speedster is correct, you will need a matched pair of RAM. BTW, what CPU/CPU socket do you have? You will need to make sure your CPU/chipset can support dual channel.

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