I know I could probably find the answer somewhere but finals are here and I have no time so I am going to cut to the chase and ask. I am not sure about the differences between DDR SDRAM and dual channel. The following was from NoAffinity while discussing my choice of mobo (new Abit AI7 on the way) and I didn't want to break the thread:
"The only concern with the RAM is: is that a single 1 gig stick, or is it 2x512. If it's 2x512, then you will be able to take advantage of dual channel. If it's 1x1024, then you may want to consider picking up a second stick of the same stuff, to achieve dual channel."
I was under the impression that there was a physical difference between the chips and that if you were going to go dual channel that you had to get RAM specified for it (let me guess...it is just a packaging thing...2 sticks instead of one?? that's just too easy). I know my 2 512 sticks have different chips on them. They both came from Dell but are 2 years apart in age so I am certain they are from different manufacturers. So what's the poop on dual channel and can I do it with my current setup? Thanks as always...
"The only concern with the RAM is: is that a single 1 gig stick, or is it 2x512. If it's 2x512, then you will be able to take advantage of dual channel. If it's 1x1024, then you may want to consider picking up a second stick of the same stuff, to achieve dual channel."
I was under the impression that there was a physical difference between the chips and that if you were going to go dual channel that you had to get RAM specified for it (let me guess...it is just a packaging thing...2 sticks instead of one?? that's just too easy). I know my 2 512 sticks have different chips on them. They both came from Dell but are 2 years apart in age so I am certain they are from different manufacturers. So what's the poop on dual channel and can I do it with my current setup? Thanks as always...