RAM and installing RAM

DC+ SG

I saw a 7k comp with 8Gb ram.

Has 4 memory slots which supports up to 2gb each.

wen upgradin ram, make sure u dun mix them

the_unknown SG

is it still recommended if i'm not planning to have dual channel? as i would like to use all 3 ram.

DC+ SG

are the ram same spec, same brand, etc?

Theoretically, you should be fine..

realistically..your comp may freeze once in a while

the_unknown SG

i dun think they will be.

i guess i'll just add 1GB, given that there are diff opinions. Are there any difference in the below setups?

a) 1x256MB + 2x512MB
b) 1x256MB + 1x1GB

i read that to enable dual channel, ram have to be in pairs. So does the below setups allow it?

a) 4x256mb
b) 2x256mb + 2x512mb

sorry for asking so many qns.

ndmmxiaomayi SG

Dual channel must have same specs for RAM.

the_unknown SG

so only 4x256mb allows it? (assuming all are DDR 166mhz)

ndmmxiaomayi SG

Yes.

the_unknown SG

is the difference between 1x256+1x1gb and 4x256 alot? cos the dual channel seems to be getting very "deep".

btw, i just read a whitepaper that says it is possible to "plug in matching 256Mb dimms in both dimm 0 slots, and plug in matching 512mb dimms in both dimm 1 slots". so i guess 2x256 + 2x512 (all 166mhz) may work also.

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