Help with memory cards..

[musicworld]

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Hi,

I'm new to the world of memory but could somebody please tell me what the diffrence is between single and dual channal, i have DIMM slots on my motherboard but my cards only have chips on one side, i thought DIMM cards have chips on both sides and SIMM cards only on one side? my motherboard is an (ASUS P5GD2X) if this is any help..

Thanks
Musicmad

[BWM]

Welcome to the forums. There isn't any actual difference in the sticks themselves. It is just how the memory controller uses them.

[musicworld]

Welcome to the forums. There isn't any actual difference in the sticks themselves. It is just how the memory controller uses them.

Ok,

Basically what i'm asking is because i have an ASUS P5GD2X mobo with DIMM slots, should i not be using DIMM moduals with chips on both sides?? also am i right to say that DIMMS are double sided chip moduals, and SIMMS are one sided??

Thanks
Musicworld

[BWM]

Ok,

Basically what i'm asking is because i have an ASUS P5GD2X mobo with DIMM slots, should i not be using DIMM moduals with chips on both sides?? also am i right to say that DIMMS are double sided chip moduals, and SIMMS are one sided??

Thanks
Musicworld

Doesn't make any difference, really. The number of chips per side, or the lack of chips on one side isn't really a factor. The only worry when one wants memory to run in dual-channel mode is to make sure both sticks are of the same make and model number. Of course one should also make sure the sticks one is considering buying are compatible with the motherboard, and the best way to do that is to refer to the selection guides available on the websites of various memory module manufacturers. Memory should be purchased in pairs, not mixed with those of different make and model/part number.

[musicworld]

Doesn't make any difference, really. The number of chips per side, or the lack of chips on one side isn't really a factor. The only worry when one wants memory to run in dual-channel mode is to make sure both sticks are of the same make and model number. Of course one should also make sure the sticks one is considering buying are compatible with the motherboard, and the best way to do that is to refer to the selection guides available on the websites of various memory module manufacturers. Memory should be purchased in pairs, not mixed with those of different make and model/part number.

Hi BWM,

Thanks for your reply, i'm slightly confused, i'm doing the research but still need advice, LAST QUESTION, "what is" the diffrence between SIMMS an DIMMS DUAL CHANNEL and SINGLE CHANNEL..

Thanks
Musicworld

[BWM]

The answers to those questions should be answered in the memory forum FAQ.

[musicworld]

The answers to those questions should be answered in the memory forum FAQ.

Thanks..

Musicworld