What is the difference between dual and single channel

rahul_cracker

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hi
I really am a noob and wolud like to know what is the difference between the DDR and DDR2 rams operating in dual channel and single channel , does this cause a low bandwidth or reduced latency .Thank you
 

Vile

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Somebody posted this article some days ago.

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That should do the trick :D

Also, please look around before posting, it's getting spammy.
 

ZOldDude

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hi
I really am a noob and wolud like to know what is the difference between the DDR and DDR2 rams operating in dual channel and single channel , does this cause a low bandwidth or reduced latency .Thank you

DDR1/DDR2 let you have 2 times the bandwith if you use two sticks that are rated the same speed/timeings.