2X4gb or 1X 8gb?
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- Nov 11, 2013
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Thermal compound shouldn't really be on a memory stick, it can be but there isn't much of a point. 2x4gb will perform better as long as you place it in the correct spots on the board it will run in dual channel mode which gives a 10~20% performance boost depending on the system and program used.
Assuming you're talking about RAM, definitely 2x4GB unless it's an upgrade for an existing 1x8GB configuration in which case you should match the module that's already fitted as closely as possible.
All modern CPUs have at least a dual-channel memory controller so you should put one module on each channel for best performance. (A quick-and-dirty test on a Core i3 system I have to hand for repair shows a nice memorable 8,888 MB/s memory throughput with 1x4GB fitted and 17,522 MB/s with 2x4GB.)
Hope this helps,
Stephen
All modern CPUs have at least a dual-channel memory controller so you should put one module on each channel for best performance. (A quick-and-dirty test on a Core i3 system I have to hand for repair shows a nice memorable 8,888 MB/s memory throughput with 1x4GB fitted and 17,522 MB/s with 2x4GB.)
Hope this helps,
Stephen
bjaminnyc
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Like everyone above said, 2x4 will allow for the dual channel performance benefit. Nevertheless, I'd go with the single 8GB module. The performance difference between single and dual channel ram is minimal at best for most applications.
Down the line if you need more ram, buying another 8GB stick will certainly be less expensive that 2x8GB especially if your MB only has 2 slots.
Here's an article about the performance differences between single, dual, triple, and quad ram. Take note that the synthetics show the biggest differences but real world apps show marginal gains with each additionla channel.
http://www.behardware.com/articles/814-3/ddr3-impact-of-channels-timings.html
Down the line if you need more ram, buying another 8GB stick will certainly be less expensive that 2x8GB especially if your MB only has 2 slots.
Here's an article about the performance differences between single, dual, triple, and quad ram. Take note that the synthetics show the biggest differences but real world apps show marginal gains with each additionla channel.
http://www.behardware.com/articles/814-3/ddr3-impact-of-channels-timings.html
Tradesman1
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2x4 provides for dual channel, an increase in performance over single channel - and there's a lot of different thermal compounds out, I've been using Aric Silver 5 for a long time and love it
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