I just found a deal from tigerdirect for a Kingston HyperX Blu 8gb ddr3 ram for $48 no tax, free shipping. However it is a single module.
So my question is this, how much of a performance difference is there between one 8gb in single channel compared to 2x4gb in dual?
Based on what I've read, the answers vary from no difference to up to 2x difference and most common answer, "dude just go a buy a 2x dual channel memory kit..." The point is, this deal is cheap and I want to get it, unless if it has terrible performance.
This computer will be used for mostly office work, word processing, excel, email and internet, picture/video viewing. Many windows will likely be open at once, but no intensive programs like photoshop, etc.
Most likely won't be upgraded since it seems like it would be overkill, unless if it goes for sale for like 10 dollars... No cpu or motherboard picked out yet (buying parts as they go on sale)
So my question is this, how much of a performance difference is there between one 8gb in single channel compared to 2x4gb in dual?
Based on what I've read, the answers vary from no difference to up to 2x difference and most common answer, "dude just go a buy a 2x dual channel memory kit..." The point is, this deal is cheap and I want to get it, unless if it has terrible performance.
This computer will be used for mostly office work, word processing, excel, email and internet, picture/video viewing. Many windows will likely be open at once, but no intensive programs like photoshop, etc.
Most likely won't be upgraded since it seems like it would be overkill, unless if it goes for sale for like 10 dollars... No cpu or motherboard picked out yet (buying parts as they go on sale)
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