After scanning through some posts, I still have a few questions.
I just bought a system with 128MB/PC2700, figuring to upgrade the memory myself. According to the manual, it will support either 2100, 2700, or 3200.
So, if I add another stick of 258MB/PC2100, will the system run better due to additional RAM or slower due to different memory speed? Will it run better but not as fast as if they were both PC2700?
Also, I don't really understand "dual channel" memory or it's advantages. 1) How advantageous is it? 2) Do the memory sticks have to be the same speed? 3) Do the memory sticks have to be the same size (MB)? 4) How do I know if I am running dual channel or not?
I really appreciate any education that you can give me on this topic. I guess everyone has to start somewhere....
Thanks-- BAW
I just bought a system with 128MB/PC2700, figuring to upgrade the memory myself. According to the manual, it will support either 2100, 2700, or 3200.
So, if I add another stick of 258MB/PC2100, will the system run better due to additional RAM or slower due to different memory speed? Will it run better but not as fast as if they were both PC2700?
Also, I don't really understand "dual channel" memory or it's advantages. 1) How advantageous is it? 2) Do the memory sticks have to be the same speed? 3) Do the memory sticks have to be the same size (MB)? 4) How do I know if I am running dual channel or not?
I really appreciate any education that you can give me on this topic. I guess everyone has to start somewhere....
Thanks-- BAW