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    2 memory questions

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by who8mahrice, Jun 28, 2006.

  1. who8mahrice

    who8mahrice Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm sure there's a thread somewhere...but I couldn't find it using the search option. So if anyone can link me there that'd be great!

    1) What's a good price for two 1GB 667MHz RAM sticks? Would it be cheaper to buy them separately? Together? Etc.

    2) What is Dual Channel really? Is it just the two sticks working together? And how do you achieve it? Just stick in two identical sticks?

    Thanks for all the help guys.
     
    who8mahrice, Jun 28, 2006
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  2. who8mahrice

    who8mahrice Notebook Evangelist

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    Bump please, thanks.
     
    who8mahrice, Jun 29, 2006
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  3. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    1. About $160 -$170, if you buy the Value RAM or generics and about $240 - $260 for the branded RAM.

    2. Dual channel is basically technology which combines the bandwidth channel of both the memories and thereby doubling the available bandwidth. Most of the time it remains unused and only some applications take the advantage of the extra bandwidth. It is achieved by using 2 equal sized sticks in a compatible system. For dual channel to function, all you'll need are 2 equal sized memory sticks.
     
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  4. samuderaindia

    samuderaindia Notebook Consultant

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    I got Patriot PC 5300 1 gb 667 as bonus along with my laptop.
    I think it s cost abot 90 USD, life time waranty ( is this matter?)
    I hope this is not cheap crap as my laptop now use both of it.
     
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  5. who8mahrice

    who8mahrice Notebook Evangelist

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    To Miner's first answer: While searching around, I've noticed that even the name branded sticks have different versions. E.g. OCZ has a "VALUE" version and a "Gold" version. Is the additional $100some worth it?
     
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    Value should be fine, since they both have life time warranties. The price difference is only due to the fact that their rebular meory goes through better controls and failure rate will be hence lower. But paying $100 for this especially with the lifetime warranties is not worth it IMO.
     
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    Daetlus, Jun 29, 2006
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