2gb duel vs 3gb single channel

[dsm7809]

hi i have 3gb ddr2 pc5300 in single channel and i was wondering if 2gb in deul channel would be faster for games like crysis,bioshock,coll of duty, etc

Windows XP SP2
Q6600
3gb pc5300
8800gts 512 @ 820/1150(2300)

 

[ausch30]

It's hard to say, I think they would be about even. If you want 3GB your best bet is 2x1GB and 2x512MB, that way it would all be running dual channel. I would say benchmark it both ways and see which is faster.

 

[enigma067]

The dual-channel configuration alleviates the problem by doubling the amount of available memory bandwidth. Instead of a single memory channel, a second parallel channel is added. With two channels working simultaneously, the bottleneck is reduced. Rather than wait for memory technology to improve, dual-channel architecture simply takes the existing RAM technology and improves the method in which it is handled.

THEREFORE , a dual channel configuration offers more speed.

 

[mi1ez]

You might do better adding another gig, that way you'll have a tiny bit more (addressable) RAM, AND be running dual channel. Plus you won't have to replace one of your 1gig sticks

 

[Mondoman]

Chances are that your chipset is actually running in "hybrid" mode, with 2GB in dual-channel mode and the last 1 GB in single-channel mode. I wouldn't expect to see any performance difference by moving to 2GB.

PS - since the memory channels are not fighting each other to the death, it's "dual" channel, not "duel" channel.

 

[night_wolf_in]

dude. in how many places ull make the same thread????

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/249454-30-duel-single

 

[dobby]

firstly get 4gb in 1 Gb sticks, is so cheap right now, the 512 lost trough use of x86-32 will be neglible.

when you upgrade to vista you wont need another upgrade.

and please don't post same question in two places.

 

[dobby]

IT'S DUAL YOU IGNORANT LITTLE PRICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cool it.

 

[Flakes]

IT'S DUEL YOU IGNORANT LITTLE PRICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

there i fixed it for you. :lol:

 

[Slobogob]

IT'S DUAL YOU IGNORANT LITTLE PRICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another member that remembers all those "Duel-core" threads.

 

[gow87]

i could have sworn THG did a review of the effects of dual channel memory... as far as i remember it makes a negligable difference, more memory would generally benefit you more, but with current prices just buy a 4gb kit and be happy when you move to 64 bit. Also check out custom PC magazine as i believe i read recently about a few tweaks you can make to make the most of your memory!

 

[sailer]

dude. in how many places ull make the same thread????

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/249454-30-duel-single

I guess the OP didn't get the answer he wanted in the other thread, so he's trying again.

As to the duel problem, take a couple pistols, walk ten paces, turn and fire. That should solve the ram question problem, as well as any other problems.

 

[cisco]

2GB in dual channel.