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    Intel 945 Chipset, >2GB RAM, Dual Channel Question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by CodeNameSly, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. CodeNameSly

    CodeNameSly Notebook Enthusiast

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    Since DDR2 RAM has gotten quite cheap, I was thinking of upgrading my laptop from 2x1GB to 2x2GB. However, I have the older 945 chipset, so I know that my computer won't be able to use all the RAM. However, I was wondering if, because of this limitation, I would also lose the speed benefit of dual channel memory?

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    CodeNameSly, Dec 31, 2008
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  2. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    no, you wouldn't.
     
    goofball, Dec 31, 2008
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    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    And it doesn't really provide a (noticeable) speed benefit.
     
    Andy, Dec 31, 2008
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