Dual channel benefit

[drunkn.bear]

How much better is, let's say, dual channel 2x512mb than a single 1gb stick? (assuming they are of the same quality)

[ochungry]

How much better is, let's say, dual channel 2x512mb than a single 1gb stick? (assuming they are of the same quality)
If you have a motherboard that supports dual channel, definitely use it, because theocratically your mem. bandwidth doubles, from 3.2 to 6.4 ghz on DDR400(pc3200x2=6400mhz).

[drunkn.bear]

ok, i see now. i'll definitely go dual channel then. i didnt realize that it combined the bandwidth

[Superjed]

Definetly get the 2x512's.

[apu318]

If you have a motherboard that supports dual channel, definitely use it, because theocratically your mem. bandwidth doubles, from 3.2 to 6.4 ghz on DDR400(pc3200x2=6400mhz).

Not 3.2 to 6.4 ghz, 3.2 to 6.4 gb/s. Gigahertz is a means of rating speed, not bandwidth.

[ochungry]

Not 3.2 to 6.4 ghz, 3.2 to 6.4 gb/s. Gigahertz is a means of rating speed, not bandwidth.
oops, right. thanks for clarifying.

[NoteUser]

DC according to the Memtest screen "128 bits" :D