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    m11x two sticks of ram vs one

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by dinsum, Mar 11, 2010.

  1. dinsum

    dinsum Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys, Just wondering something.

    Im wanting to upgrade my 2gb stock ram to 4gb.

    Would 1 stick or ram be more power efficient then two sticks?

    I ask this because I can buy one 4gb stick instead of 2 x 2GB and if needed i can buy another in the future for 8gb. If its more power efficient with 1 stick of ram then I think thats the way ill go
     
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  2. ninja2000

    ninja2000 Mash IT

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    I think the power would be so negligable you wouldnt notice it.
    Also the laptop would run in single channel mode, as far as I am aware thats about a 5% decrease in performance.

    I would buy the 2x2gb now then buy 2x4gb when the price drops to a sensible level.
     
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  3. dinsum

    dinsum Notebook Guru

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    Goods Points Ninja!

    Ya i think ill go dual channel mode and get 2x2gb

    Gona try to find some cheap stuff, samsung 2x2gb CAS 7 for like $80 bucks

    Thanks
     
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