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    2 RAM slots - related to each other in any way?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by conurus, Oct 22, 2007.

  1. conurus

    conurus Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does it make any difference between 2 x 512 vs 1 x 1G? Will my Vostro 1500 try to use 2 identical RAMs in parallel or otherwise do some optimization?
     
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    you will get better performance if you have them paired because it enables dual channel. However, getting 1 x1gb stick allows you to upgrade to 2gb easier because you only have to buy 1 more stick instead of 2 new sticks.
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 22, 2007
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