Ram selection and DDR3 compatibility

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xmidnight
Junior Member

09-07-2016, 01:44 AM

The mixed outcomes trace back to DDR1. It's unclear until you test it. The sticks might synchronize at a slower speed than 800mhz.

xmidnight

09-07-2016, 01:44 AM #1

The mixed outcomes trace back to DDR1. It's unclear until you test it. The sticks might synchronize at a slower speed than 800mhz.

DantehIsGay
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09-12-2016, 02:01 PM

The statement is mostly accurate. Mixing a 4GB and an 8GB stick typically results in the 8GB stick being split into two 4GB partitions. One partition operates in dual-channel mode, while the other runs in single-channel mode.

DantehIsGay

09-12-2016, 02:01 PM #2

fadgemd
Member

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09-17-2016, 01:51 AM

It isn't something I'm familiar with. It should be either single channel or dual channel. You'd likely want to use the dual channel option.

fadgemd

09-17-2016, 01:51 AM #3

It isn't something I'm familiar with. It should be either single channel or dual channel. You'd likely want to use the dual channel option.