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Forum discussion tagged with dual-channel.
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    Build Advice Early 2024 build - - - PCIe 5.0 future proof. OS backup, RAID, Windows 12 and more ?

    Hello, I plan to build my second gaming PC, first one was made in 2017 and it was not optimal (poor airflow, too new components, settings newbe). Still i built a i7 7700k, 2 nvme m.2 drives in raid 0, gtx 1080, mini-itx system at the time, and it still performs today. Now I would like to...
  2. worldblues

    Question DDR5 5200Mhz CL36 Intel-XMP 8GB + 8GB + 16GB will run in dual-channel?

    My Z790 motherboard only support dual-channel config and I'm currently running DDR5 5200Mhz CL36 8GB+8GB in dual channel, planning to go 32GB but is it good if I just get a single DIMM of 16GB of the same brand and specs and just do 8+8+16? Will it actually still run dual-channel because I've...
  3. otringal

    [SOLVED] MSI Crosshair 15 B12UGZ keeps restarting when using both DIMMs (runs fine on 1 only)

    Hey, there! Ok here it goes... So, my brand-new laptop has a big problem: ever since I got it, it kept resetting randomly (anywhere between 10 min to 2 hours). Just so that you know, I'm not gonna ask why this happens, as I've already figured it out. BUT I really need your help with the next...
  4. Elanda Arthena

    Question RAM Dual-Channel not working

    Hello everyone! I just recently got myself a new machine but it didn't really... go that well... I had to pay a technician to look over it and give me wrong advice, apparently my motherboard (newly bought btw.) wasn't all-to well, so I ordered a replacement one. But... To my luck, dual channel...
  5. Storkos

    [SOLVED] Single Channel WITH Dual Channel problems?

    Hello! I would like to ask if i will have problems if i buy this model CMK16GX4M2E3200C16 (dual channel kit, 2 sticks of 8gb) if i have installed on my PC two sticks single-channel of this model CMK8GX4M1E3200C16 (identical CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX RAMs).
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    [SOLVED] What would happen if i upgrade in the future in this scenario?

    I read this sticky thread and now i am wondering how to properly choose a ram. To be honest, i thought memory was the easiest, no-brain part to upgrade. "Just pick the correct DDR, put it in the motherboard and done!" basically, but that doesn't seem to be the case. It seems the correct brand...
  7. JoaquinSilva

    [SOLVED] Can dual channel cause damage to my pc?

    I have a Crucual Ballistix RGB Tact DDR4 8GB 2666 Mhz and another exactly the same but 2400 Mhz instead, cuould this cause any damage to my RAM or any other components?
  8. Iamnotarobot

    Question Does 16gb non dual channel ram performs better than 8gb dual-channel ram?

    I have a Ryzen 3 3200g with an 8gb single-channel RAM. And i notice that dual-channel RAM improves gaming by a big difference. My only upgrade option is either to buy another 8gb single-channel ram of the exact brand or an 8gb dual-channel kit. Here's my confusion: Does 16gb non dual channel...
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    Question Can i use dual channel with a 8gb and a 16gb module?

    I have a Gigabyte B250m-ds3h motherboard with a kinsgton fury x 8 gb 24000mhz module and i wanted to expand the memory but i can't seem to find a similar the same module where i live so i was thinking of adding a 16 module of the same brand and frequency but i'm not sure if it's gonna work for...
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    Question How to know if laptop ships with dual-channel RAM

    Hi all, long time user of this website but first post. I'm looking to buy a gaming laptop with 16gb RAM. The problem I have is that websites almost never state whether this comes as a single 16gb stick or two 8gb sticks. Obviously I want dual channel, but I don't want to have to put it in...