Dual Channel

[xRyokenx]

How do I set up Dual Channel for my RAM? I thought it was Dual Channel, but I saw at start up that it's not. Any help would be appreciated.

-Anthony

[blue73]

Sorry dude, don't get what Yer sayin...

Just clarify for us the make, the latency, the type of memory You're using. As much info as possible.. Cheers Kiddo.:up:

Just noticed Your Sig dude Yer using 2 different kinds of RAM (Mushkin and whatever)....


Never Ever Ever Ever Use "Un" matched SIMM,DIMM,SDRAMM I could go on. Save up for a matched pair Matey.

[xRyokenx]

Actually, they have the same specs. They might as well be the same exact thing except for the brand name. Here's the specs:


Brand Kingston
Series ValueRAM
Model KVR400X64C3A/512
Type 184-Pin DDR SDRAM
Capacity 512MB
Speed DDR 400 (PC 3200)
Cas Latency 3
Voltage 2.6V

Brand mushkin
Model 991093
Type 184-Pin DDR SDRAM
Capacity 512MB
Speed DDR 400 (PC 3200)
Cas Latency 3
Voltage 2.6V

[blue73]

No mate. While they could've come from the same factory and carry the same ID they are as far from my family tree as You are. Mate don't confuse quality with a name..The best SIMM you have seems to be from Mushkin, Match it or start again. I'd go with Corsair every time..Get rid and start again with a matched pair:up:

[xRyokenx]

Ahh, okay. I'm probably going to upgrade RAM when I upgrade to Vista, which won't be for a while. When I do that, I'll probably upgrade my video card too.

Thanks for the help +rep.

-Anthony

EDIT: For future reference, where would I set the RAM to Dual Channel?

[blue73]

Dude You don't need to set anything to dual channel. If Your MotherBoard has Dual Chanell then the next time You go looking for RAM to match Yer MB it will be DC... Just as long as Your MB has DC. If Yer struggling then give us a shout. That's what we are here for...Never stop asking questions...:up: Peace

[xRyokenx]

So if it's compatible RAM, and the motherboard supports Dual Channel, it'll set it automatically? No offense blue, but it seems as though "yer" accent carries over to what you type too? No offense intended, but it gets a little hard to read...

[Silenced_Coyote]

First off, figure out if your motherboard supports it. If it does, there will be something in the manual about it. Most motherboards color code the RAM slots to make it even easier.
For example, I have the EVGA 680i motherboard (as seen here (http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/13-188-009-04.jpg)). I have 2 sticks of RAM. I would put each one in the slots with the same color. I have them both in the blue slots. Not sure about other motherboards, but it doesn't matter which one I choose. As long as they are both in the same colored slots. Just check your manual to be safe.

Edit:
You can try it with your current RAM.


It is not required that identical modules are used, but it is often recommended. One module of 512MB RAM could be installed in bank one and a 1GB module could be installed in bank two. Modules rated at different speeds can be run in dual channel, although the motherboard will then run all memory modules at the speed of the slowest module. Some motherboards however have compatibility issues with certain brands or models of modules when attempting to use them in dual channel mode. For this reason it is generally advised to use identical pairs of memory modules and most memory manufacturers now sell "kits" of matched pair DIMMs. Several motherboard manufacturers only support configurations where a "matched pair" of modules are used. Dual-channel architecture is a technology embraced by motherboard manufactures and does not apply to memory modules. In other words, any matched pair of memory modules may support single and dual-channel operation, provided your motherboard supports this architecture.

[xRyokenx]

Thanks Coyote. Mine supports DC and has slots for 184 pin, and 200 pin, both of mine are 184... do I set this up in the BIOS or something?

[blue73]

So if it's compatible RAM, and the motherboard supports Dual Channel, it'll set it automatically? No offense blue, but it seems as though "yer" accent carries over to what you type too? No offense intended, but it gets a little hard to read...


Sorry, didn't mean that. But basically yes Your MB will talk to Your MEM no worries.

Again I would like to say sorry for bein a twat.. I never meant to be a twat.

PS Anyone reading the last posts do so in a Lancastrian Accent.....I never meant to be a twat.... God Bless Lancashire!!!

[xRyokenx]

Heh, you're accent is kinda funny anyways, no offense... what's a "twat"? So that's "yes" to my question?

[Bucko]

what's a "twat"?


Well, in Australia the term means a females private parts...

[xRyokenx]

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[Silenced_Coyote]

So.... lets get back onto the original topic.

Is everything working fine?

[Tale Gunner]

I had a problem when doing my first dual channel. I made the mistake of putting the ram in slots next to each other when the Motherboard required it to be in another slot. Might be silly to ask but check your motherboard manual to see if the correct slots are filled. But ajutz21 is correct when he says that memory may have the same specs but if one is dual sided and one is single side they are not the same. There are other problems like the amount of chips on the ddr. Some use 3 chips while others use 9 (just as an example). Specs are the same but how they work is not. Thats an easy one to check because they either look the same or they don't. And again it all comes down compatibility. Do they play well with each other....