dual channel

[maXXspeed]

how do i check and see if my system memory is running in dual channel.
i am using a stick of 512 and 256 (2700ddr).
my system specs are posted.

thanks
maXX

 

[laserdemon]

if im not wrong they have to be same to run in dual channel mode. which from what ive seen only gives about a 4% boost, if anything.

 

[Ohmsford]

If they are running in Dual Channel, i think it will say when the computer boots up. I've got a Soltek 75LFRN2-L mobo, and have 2 sticks of PC2700 ram running in dual channel (they are both 256). When the computer boots up, it tells me Dual Channel Activated at 166 MHZ, it is probably a little bit different for other motherboards though.
And the RAM doesn't have to be exactly the same to run in dual channel mode, I've seen it work on 2 sticks of different PC2100 ram, but they were both still 256, I am unaware about it working with two different size sticks.

 

[Shoot'em up Bob]

I have two comps running dual Albatron and Intel, and they both say on boot up or bios that it detects dual mode.

Also, I don't think you can run dual mode with 512 and 256. My understanding is that they both have to be the same form factor (ie 8x32).

 

[Shoot'em up Bob]

Refer to "THE Memory FAQ" for more specific info. That's a great source of information. Also, read through your motherboard manual.

 

[maXXspeed]

thank you for taking time to reply.
ill check system startup screens and bios.

thanks again
maXX