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    1GB + 2GB in X61... Will it run dual channel?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by orangelounge, Jun 16, 2007.

  1. orangelounge

    orangelounge Notebook Consultant

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    I've heard that it's no longer necessary to have matching sticks, as some nifty technological advancement has made it possible to run different sticks in dual channel mode. Either way, I purchased 1GB (1 DIMM) with my X61, along with a stick of Patriot 2GB. Will these be able to run dual-channel?

    Thanks!
     
    orangelounge, Jun 16, 2007
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  2. eskimochaos

    eskimochaos Notebook Evangelist

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    Naw brah, they wont
     
    eskimochaos, Jun 16, 2007
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  3. ejl

    ejl fudge

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    it will run under what is called asymmetric dual channel. meaning that 1 gb of the 2 gb stick will run in dual channel while the other half of the 1 gb will not. either way, dual channel doesn't really do much.
     
    ejl, Jun 16, 2007
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  4. orangelounge

    orangelounge Notebook Consultant

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    Well, that's fine. 2GB dual channel + a 3rd not dual channel is fine by me.

    Thanks for the advice.
     
    orangelounge, Jun 16, 2007
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