Aingle channel vs dual channel real world performance hits?

TheEscapist · Jun 12, 2013

Hello

So i wanted to get a 4gb stick of ram that is same in all aspects except size. I have 2x2 gb syticks but i want to put one 2 gb stick in a different computer and use a 2gb and 4gb stick together. Is there any noricable difference between single and dual channel? The only things being done on the 6gb ram comp is internet surfing and games such as bf3 and gta and stuff. The other comp that would have 2gb is just for internet surfing and prbly my brother's minecraft games. So is there a difference between the channels and would 2gb suffice for the smaller comp? Both have win7 64 bit

Thanks

Tradesman1 · Jun 12, 2013

technically the single runs at 64bits and the dual at 128bits, real world is about a 10-15% increase in overall DRAM performance

Legohouse · Jun 12, 2013

Hello,

Could you provide me with the system model name and number or the motherboard number of your system (or laptop model) of the both the computers? You need to make sure if your system supports a single 4GB module. Also if you are going to install the 2GB memory to the other computer you need to make sure whether both the system supports the same memory type.

As for the difference in performance between Single and Dual channel you can refer the above post by Tradesman1. Yes, anything between 2GB - 4GB is good for basic usage like surfing, small games etc. But you must ask the question yourself if you are not going to use the computer for anything memory intensive then 2GB will do else you will have to consider upgrading. Hope that explains. Looking forward to your reply. :hihi:

TheEscapist · Jun 13, 2013

Well im planning to get an fx 6300 and an asus m5a78l-m lx. I already have 2 2gb sticks so i want to save money and buy a 4gb stick. (Timings are 9-9-9-24, 1333mhz, 1.5 volts, pc3 10666, g skill ram for all sticks)

Tradesman1 · Jun 13, 2013

Sure, give it a try, might be able to pair current sticks with the new one and still have dual channel - if any problems drop me a PM I'll help

TheEscapist · Jun 13, 2013

You think it will work in dual channel even though they are different sizes? That would be cool

. And i definetly will pm you if theres a problem. Thanks!

TheEscapist · Jun 13, 2013

Oh and i want to put one of the 2gb sticks in a different comp. so the gaming one will have a 4 and a 2 gb stick installed.

Tradesman1 · Jun 13, 2013

That may be trickier but we can try

cin19 · Jun 13, 2013

TheEscapist :

Then RAM will be in single channel mode. Read this: http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-011965.htm
If you want dual channel, you need pair same size RAM.

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