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    What should I choose for RAM upgrade ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Laursen, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. Laursen

    Laursen Notebook Consultant

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    I only have 1 GB RAM in my notebook and running vista and Photoshop I would like to have some more. I found out that I don't have one 1 GB stick but two 512 MB sticks. So I'm considering what I should buy. I could buy two 1 GB sticks and run Dual-Channel or buy a 2 GB stick and use one of the existing sticks and go with 2.5 GB RAM.

    What would be best ? 2 GB Dual Channel or 2.5 GB non Dual-Chanel

    Regards,
    Jakob Laursen
     
    Laursen, Dec 9, 2007
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  2. alalalt

    alalalt Notebook Enthusiast

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    More RAM is always better than dual-channel, so I'd go with the 2.5 gb single channel.
     
    alalalt, Dec 9, 2007
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    Clutch66 Notebook Consultant

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    Running RAM at dual channel makes almost no difference.

    If the price is similar, get the 1x 2GB stick.
     
    Clutch66, Dec 9, 2007
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    scfdefinit Notebook Enthusiast

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    2.5 GB, dual Channel increases performance about 3-5% you'll get more out of 2.5 GB of RAM than 2 GB.
     
    scfdefinit, Dec 9, 2007
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