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    e1405 - dual core memory detection

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sgettis, May 20, 2006.

  1. sgettis

    sgettis Newbie

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    Is there a way to tell if my processor is running in dual core mode. I just installed a matching 512 MB pc2-4200 in my laptop.
     
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  2. Unreal

    Unreal Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Whats dual core have to do with memory? l think you mean dual channel.


    And if the memory is the same size (which it looks like you have 512 x 2) then it is running in dual channel. Yours should be in dual channel and l dont think you have to check.

    BTW, l think dual channel doesn't really add any extra memory bandwith compared to single channel.
     
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  3. Mag-Lite

    Mag-Lite Notebook Guru

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    You can down load this, http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
    It will tell if your memory is running duel channel. And duel channel does add a good amount more memory bandwidth to your system when compared to single channel.
     
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  4. Unreal

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    For pentium m, P4, and socket 939 AMD's it does yes.

    BUT

    lts hard to explain, but core duo's setup l guess you could say has very little benefit from dual channel vs single channel.
     
    Unreal, May 20, 2006
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