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    1 stick vs 2?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by INEEDMONEY, Jul 8, 2006.

  1. INEEDMONEY

    INEEDMONEY Homicidal Teddy Bear

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    I pretty much just ordered a new laptop, and I wanted to know if 1 1GB stick of ram would affect performance alot compared to going with the 2x512?

    Thanks
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jul 8, 2006
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    asmiller08 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The best thing about getting 1 stick of 1gb ram is that it is very easy to upgrade to 2gb in the future by just buying another 1gb stick and putting it in the open slot. If you have 2x512, you will have to replace both with 1gb sticks to make 2gb.

    As far as performance goes, I'm pretty sure that there is little difference, if any, between running with 2 and 1 sticks.
     
    asmiller08, Jul 8, 2006
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  3. Outrigger

    Outrigger SupaStar Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    the difference is neglible. I doubt you can tell the difference between driving 60mph vs. 61 mph.
     
    Outrigger, Jul 10, 2006
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    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    Good Question. I found a site, AnandTech that reviewed a 1705. They seem to suggest that while the Intel 945 supports dual channel, or two same memory chips, there are not any performance benefits from it…other than what is gained from more memory.

    I’m still digging on this but it’s starting to look like Intel marketing strikes again?

    Anyone?
     
    hydra, Jul 10, 2006
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  5. INEEDMONEY

    INEEDMONEY Homicidal Teddy Bear

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    Thanks guys. I can rest peacefully tonight :)
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jul 10, 2006
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