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Lusty_Muffins
September 17th, 2006, 10:14 PM
?? Building a PC for my mum. I have 1 GB of dual channel RAM and I can save her a bunch of money if I don't have to buy RAM.

Agent Law
September 17th, 2006, 10:51 PM
I suppose so. It just won't work as dual channel, but single channel.

whuh?
September 18th, 2006, 01:15 AM
yes it will work just fine.

Lusty_Muffins
September 18th, 2006, 02:06 AM
Tight. Thanks.

edit - Sorry, Law. You'd get +rep but I need to spread it :(

StandingCow
September 18th, 2006, 02:23 AM
woah woah.. wait a second.. what type does her computer take?

SD ram and DDR ram have different types of slots..

whuh?
September 18th, 2006, 02:28 AM
Judging by his post and previous topics about ram, I assumed he meant ddr ram and when he bought the 2 identical chips they said they were dual channel capable(or one 1gb chip with the same statement).

Agent Law
September 18th, 2006, 02:29 AM
Tight. Thanks.

edit - Sorry, Law. You'd get +rep but I need to spread it :(
Don't worry, it's all good.

Lusty_Muffins
September 18th, 2006, 03:43 AM
Judging by his post and previous topics about ram, I assumed he meant ddr ram and when he bought the 2 identical chips they said they were dual channel capable(or one 1gb chip with the same statement).

What he said. I guess I worded that wrong :p

Rob_F
September 18th, 2006, 04:54 AM
I don't think there's anything special about dual-channel RAM, other than that it's paired and costs a shitload. You should be fine.

StandingCow
September 18th, 2006, 05:17 AM
Ok, just making sure :)