Does dual channel benefit game performance much.

[Tuhran]

This motherboard's dimm slots are (counting from the processor out) 1=A1, 2=B1, 3=A2, 4=B2.

I'm currently in A1 and A2 (slots 1 & 3). My next move would be to B1 and B2 (2 & 4).

I had thought that using the slots closest to the processor would use shorter trace lengths (hey, every little bit helps, right?).
Now, I'll just be happy to get DC running.

 

[thecondor]

You should try BadThad's suggestion. Dual channel needs a stick
in channel A and channel B. In your case, that would be slot 1&2.
Give it a try!

 

[unreal]

yeah if you put the same type of ram in slot a and b, it will use one for only input with the other output so it creates a flow.. as like a single stick. does this increase performance? yes depending on what type of work your doing.

 

[Tuhran]

Well, hot diggity-doo!

I could swear that the way I had it was how it was supposed to be, according to my understanding of the MB manual, but I guess not!

I moved to slots 1 and 2, channels A and B, and voila! Dual-channel goodness!

You guys are great...thanks.


P.S.
Just reread that section of the manual, and it confirms your configuration (big surprise, since it works..). Don't know where I got the slot 1 and 3 idea.

Once again, RTFM.