Single-Channel vs. Dual-Channel?

Ilpav · 05-22-2009, 03:11 PM

I rebuild my PC back in November and got a pair of 2GB Kingston sticks. Initially I put them in Single-Channel (one in a yellow slot, and the other in a black slot), not being sure about how to put them in Dual-Channel.

Just today, I realized the mistake I've done and put both of them in the same coloured slots (yellow).

Now, since I was running them in Single-Channel for 7 months, and just now put them in Dual-Channel, will I notice a boost in performance?

Thanks.

MikenandezNST · 05-22-2009, 03:17 PM

Best way to tell is by simply rebooting and see if you notice performance gain in startup/shutdown times.

You should be your best help here with knowing if you will see performance gain or not.

Near · 05-22-2009, 06:02 PM

Is there really a boost performance using dual channel?

with regard to playing online games, running applications and graphic design softwares.

what is really the effect of dual channel?

MikenandezNST · 05-22-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Near

Is there really a boost performance using dual channel?

with regard to playing online games, running applications and graphic design softwares.

what is really the effect of dual channel?

Look here http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=86868 and remember Google is your friend!

Near · 05-22-2009, 06:42 PM

Hey thanks for the link.

I know google really helps. But I can't get a good explanation about some stuff sometimes. The link you gave is really helpful, I understand it now.

Thanks again.

MikenandezNST · 05-22-2009, 07:08 PM

no problem

05-22-2009, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ilpav Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 65 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64	Single-Channel vs. Dual-Channel? I rebuild my PC back in November and got a pair of 2GB Kingston sticks. Initially I put them in Single-Channel (one in a yellow slot, and the other in a black slot), not being sure about how to put them in Dual-Channel. Just today, I realized the mistake I've done and put both of them in the same coloured slots (yellow). Now, since I was running them in Single-Channel for 7 months, and just now put them in Dual-Channel, will I notice a boost in performance? Thanks.

05-22-2009, 03:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Single-Channel vs. Dual-Channel? Best way to tell is by simply rebooting and see if you notice performance gain in startup/shutdown times. You should be your best help here with knowing if you will see performance gain or not. __________________

05-22-2009, 06:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Near Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 19 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: Single-Channel vs. Dual-Channel? Is there really a boost performance using dual channel? with regard to playing online games, running applications and graphic design softwares. what is really the effect of dual channel?

05-22-2009, 06:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Near Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 19 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: Single-Channel vs. Dual-Channel? Hey thanks for the link. I know google really helps. But I can't get a good explanation about some stuff sometimes. The link you gave is really helpful, I understand it now. Thanks again.

05-22-2009, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Single-Channel vs. Dual-Channel? no problem __________________