Questions tagged [dual-channel]
related to Multi-channel memory architecture for computers
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Where to put faulty RAM?
I have dual channel motherboard and two pairs of memory cards of which one of other pair is a bit faulty, one bit or something. I found out that I can disable Linux from using the bad RAM addresses, ...
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Dell PC won't boot with new RAM, unless it's paired with old RAM
I did a search but can't find this exact issue.
I bought 2 x 16GB of G.Skill RAM. Identical sticks, same timing as old ram.
Dell Inspiron 3891:
Will boot with factory ram, 8GB.
Will boot with some old ...
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Flex modes with 3 DIMMs - How it will be behave?
I have a situation where I need to insert additional RAM, so current setup (2x16GB) in Dual channel will be upgraded with additional 16GB RAM (same speed), but the need for more than original 32GB RAM ...
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Can a single RAM module of a set of two dual-channel SODIMMs work without a counterpart?
My problem is that a Dell XPS 15 9570 laptop refuses to boot (memory detection error) when Kingston KF426S15IB1K2/32 modules are inserted.
In relation to this question it's been suggested to me ...
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asymmetrical dual channel setup
yesterday I won for free (which has yet to come):
16GB GOODRAM IRDM RGB Black Edition DDR4-3600 DIMM CL18 Dual Kit -> so 2x 8gb
And I wanted to upgrade my system with it, but since I have ...
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Checking if RAM works in dual-channel mode on Linux
I bought a second SO-DIMM for my Dell Latitude 5420 and want to check if the RAM works in dual-channel mode now. Everyone suggests using dmidecode to figure this out, but my output differs from what ...
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Having two 8GB ram and two 16gb ram, will it degrade noticeable performance?
Here's my memory details, I actually have two 8GB ram sticks, and two 16GB ram stick, I know how different ram modules disable something called dual-channel which degrades performance. Can someone ...
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How is my laptop ram running in dual channel? [duplicate]
I have an ASUS x555l laptop with intel core i5-5200u, geforce 840m and 6gb of ram.
I wanted to upgrade the ram so i did some research and found out that 4gb of ram is soldered to the motherboard and ...
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Unbalanced ram size and dual channel
The more high-end laptop comes with soldered RAM + a ram slot which is populated.
The problem is that I'm looking at the new ROG Zephyrus 2021 and it comes in my region with max 16GB RAM, 8 soldered, ...
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Would there be any problems if I install an 8GB RAM stick to my desktop computer which has 4GB RAM installed?
I am going to purchase an 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 RAM stick for desktop computers, my computer supports dual channel, I will post my RAM specifications below, and I have observed a strange and interesting ...
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4 Memory Sticks on Dual Channel
I have an Asrock fatal1ty z170 gaming k6 motherboard, which has 4 memory slots but only supports dual channel, so from what I read if I use all four it won't run in quad-channel, but dual-channel ...
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Can I configure the RAM on my motherboard so 8GB RAM modules and 4GB RAM modules are mixed?
I have three RAM modules:
1x 8GB (Brand1 - 3000Mhz)
2x 4GB (Brand2 - 3000Mhz)
Here is my current configuration on ROG Crosshair VIII Hero motherboard:
A1: Empty
A2: 8GB
B1: Empty
B2: Empty
Can I ...
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Single vs Dual channel RAM in laptop (will it improve performance)?
I have 2 RAM slots on my laptop. 1st slot already has a 4gb single-channel RAM. I want to put another 4gb RAM stick in 2nd slot. So if I put dual-channel RAM stick in 2nd slot, will it be worth the ...
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Can I install a module of 2666mhz RAM with a 3200mhz RAM as a dual channel in on a motherboard that supports 3200mhz
My laptop is an ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (506 II) with only 8GB of RAM 3200mhz DDR4 and I want to upgrade it to 16GB or 24GB but only there is 2666mhz RAM available in my country. Should I get 2666mhz RAM ...
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Where are the actual bytes located within DIMM modules in dual or multi-channel mode? [duplicate]
I'm trying to find out how memory is arranged in dual channel mode, i.e. which memory addresses are on which DIMM. What I have currently found out is that there are two modes "ganged" and &...
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