dual channel

[Gajdycz]

im getttign a gig of ram soon, how do is et my mobo to rrun dual cahnnel (2x512)

 

[bosox188]

It might not support dual channel first of all. What model is it? If you don't know go to google and search cpu-z, it's a program that tells you what processor, motherboard, and ram you have.

 

[Gajdycz]

its a intel Perl chipset 865

 

[bosox188]

Yeah then it supports dual channel. I'm not actually sure how to enable it, but I think it should be enabled already. Get CPU-Z, and go to the memory section. It should say something about dual channel somewhere, towards the top it ways how much you have, then there's "Channels" and "Performance Mode." I'm not running dual channel I can't support it so they're grayed out. If they are grayed out you're not in dual channel. If you are, it'll say it.

 

[blahblahblah]

Usually you enable dual channel memory by putting the RAM sticks in the first and third slots on your motherboard. However, it does vary from motherboard to motherboard, you may want to check your motherboard manual for exact details.

 

[B.Calhoun]

what does dual channel do?

 

[Gajdycz]

same here, ten char min

 

[OCybrManO]

A motherboard that supports dual channel can access two identical sticks of RAM at the same time (instead of having a single memory controller that has to handle them one at a time)... so, it can be almost twice as fast in memory-intensive operations.

 

[B.Calhoun]

A motherboard that supports dual channel can access two identical sticks of RAM at the same time (instead of having a single memory controller that has to handle them one at a time)... so, it can be almost twice as fast in memory-intensive operations.

how can you tell if a mobo has dual channel?

 

[OCybrManO]

It should say on the box (if you bought the motherboard individually) and/or in the manual. If not, just search Google for your motherboard.

 

[bosox188]

Or just tell us what motherboard it is.

 

[Play4Fun]

So, if I have a 512 ram working on a dual channel thats mean I have two sticks of 256 ram (2x256)??

 

[bosox188]

Yes, you have 2 sticks of 256.

 

[The Terminator]

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-490&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

does this board support dual channel memory?

 

[blahblahblah]

No, Socket 754 doesn't support dual channel memory. They make up for it with a larger L2 cache (on the processor).

 

[B.Calhoun]

Or just tell us what motherboard it is.

AMD Athlon XP Processor 2500+ 1.83 GHz, 333 MHz FSB, 512K cache

 

[FictiousWill]

That's not a motherboard.

 

[B.Calhoun]

That's not a motherboard.

Opps lol i coyed the processor....

MSI K7N2 Delta-L nForce dual DDR400 8X APG UDMA-133

 

[bosox188]

It says dual ddr400 so yep it supports dual channel.

 

[B.Calhoun]

ok and i know this has nothing to do with dual channel but which would be better to have a 16X DVD-ROM or a cheaper 52X Max Variable CD-ROM drive? im pretty much only be gaming so is buy a more expensive 16X DVD-ROM worth it?

 

[The Terminator]

It says dual ddr400 so yep it supports dual channel.

answer to my question?

 

[bosox188]

Terminator, blahblahblah already said no, that board doesn't support it, none of the socket 754 boards support it. B Calhoun, do you already have a cd drive? It would be really good to have a dvd drive, because sooner or later games will become to big to use cd's, they already need 3 or 4 in today's games. I'm guessing you already have a cd drive so get the dvd.

 

[B.Calhoun]

Terminator, blahblahblah already said no, that board doesn't support it, none of the socket 754 boards support it. B Calhoun, do you already have a cd drive? It would be really good to have a dvd drive, because sooner or later games will become to big to use cd's, they already need 3 or 4 in today's games. I'm guessing you already have a cd drive so get the dvd.

I have one both on my current but im buying a new computer and im wondering should i spend more money for the DVD-ROM.....or just stick to a CD-ROM drive?

 

[blahblahblah]

I have one both on my current but im buying a new computer and im wondering should i spend more money for the DVD-ROM.....or just stick to a CD-ROM drive?

If you are tight with money, pass on the DVD drive. DVD are still more expensive than CD's for games. I suspect in a year or two we will start to see DVD's become more popular. Installing 6 CD's is no fun.

If you don't buy one right now, just plan for the upgrade in the future.

 

[B.Calhoun]

Ok thanks for the help guys, since im planning on keeping this computer awhile i might as well get the DVD-ROM.

 

[Asus]

answer to my question?

Just so ya know. Here is the difference between Dual Channel and Single Channel memory when they both have 1MB L2 cache and a 2.2GHz CPU.

All Socket 939 Athlon 64 (Non-FX) CPUs have 512KB L2 Cache though.

 

[bosox188]

Just so ya know. Here is the difference between Dual Channel and Single Channel memory when they both have 1MB L2 cache and a 2.2GHz CPU.

All Socket 939 Athlon 64 (Non-FX) CPUs have 512KB L2 Cache though.

Yeah but doesn't dual channel give a much bigger boost for Pentium 4 systems? That's what I got, and right now I got 2 256mb sticks and they're both the same speed, etc but my current motherboard doesn't support dual channel. Once I get the AGP one in (If the thing would start working) that supports dual channel so should I get a boost?