Question...say I want 1GB of DDR 400 There are 4 slots for memory What configuration would more efficiently use all available resources... 1GB, 1GB(2x512MB), or 1GB(2x(2x256MB)) I know for sure a single gb stick is expensive, so I'm going to assume that's out of the question...but 2x512 and 4x256 are closer which configuration more aggressively harnesses the DDR functionality?
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Jump to Postif its DDR it needs to be installed in mathcing pairs so your choices are:
4x256 or 2x512 - i dont believe there would be any loss of speed if you choose either one
Jump to Posta little correction: buying just 1Gb is cheaper then buying a few smaller sims. the question being whether or not your MB supports dual channel memory. If it does the better option is to get 2x512, make sure you buy two of the same manufacturer, preferrably from the same production …
Jump to Postif its DDR it needs to be installed in mathcing pairs so your choices are:
That is not correct unless their motherboard supports dual channel and they are going to be running the RAM in dual channel.
A single 1GB module may be cheaper that two 512MB modules, but …
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