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    Do I need to run dual channel memory

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by gomcse2002, Mar 29, 2010.

  1. gomcse2002

    gomcse2002 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys

    I am running Windows 7 32bit OS and planning to upgrade the RAM from 2GB to at least 3GB or even 4GB.

    My question is :

    Should I upgrade my laptop with 2 X 2 GB DDR2-PC5300 ?

    OR

    Should I add 1 X 2GB DDR2-PC5300 and leave the original 1GB DDR2-PC25300 alone and make it 3GB ?

    If I am not going to do dual channel memory, will I be getting some impact regarding performance on my laptop (VGN-SZ491N)

    Please advise.
     
    gomcse2002, Mar 29, 2010
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  2. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    Make it 3, because 3.12 is all 32bit Windows can address.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Mar 29, 2010
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