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impreza   09-09-2006 at 05:37:32 AM

Why memory do you need to run dual channel? does it have to be the same size or can you run diffrent sizes in dual channel?
I have a asus a8n-e m/b and a 1gb and 512mb sticks would i need ones the same size to run dual channel?

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Mondoman   09-09-2006 at 09:01:22 AM
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At least the same size, and often the same manufacturer and model.

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impreza   09-09-2006 at 11:57:55 AM
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so If i added another 1gb and 512mb sticks should that work in dual channel?

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Mondoman   09-09-2006 at 08:29:18 PM
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If each is the same manufacturer, model number, and revision number as the one you already have, then yes. If not, maybe.

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The_Prophecy   09-09-2006 at 08:33:03 PM
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so If i added another 1gb and 512mb sticks should that work in dual channel?



Assume that 1 channel uses RAM slots 1 and 3, and the other uses slots 2 and 4. You would have to put the first 1GB stick in slot 1, the second in slot 2, and the the 2 512MB sticks in slots 3 and 4. If you put the 1GB sticks in slots 1 and 3, and the 512MB sticks in 2 and 4, you would revert to single channel operation.

Do your best to match vendors as well for stability reasons.

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