Does single channel memory make a huge difference?

[bnewlands32]

I need more RAM and was wondering is single channel memory noticeably slower than dual channel? I'm pretty sure I saw it was around 10% slower once, but is that noticeable in most situations?

 

[weberdarren97]

Couldn't I just claim they did not work and they will send me new ones if I return them? That is how most companies do returns but I've never had to return or exchange any computer parts before.
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Most companies would test the memory, find that's it's fine, and send it back. Others may be more helpful.

 

[InvalidError]

Couldn't I just claim they did not work and they will send me new ones if I return them?

A retail store may swap memory once or twice but after a few times, they will tell you to either keep the memory you have or take a refund. A manufacturer on the other hand is likely to test them as weber wrote and if no defect is found, it may very well return you the same memory that you sent in and tell you there was nothing wrong with it.

 

[bnewlands32]

Couldn't I just claim they did not work and they will send me new ones if I return them?

A retail store may swap memory once or twice but after a few times, they will tell you to either keep the memory you have or take a refund. A manufacturer on the other hand is likely to test them as weber wrote and if no defect is found, it may very well return you the same memory that you sent in and tell you there was nothing wrong with it.

I would most likely get it from an online store like Newegg, which does offer returns. Out of 2 or 3 sets would 1 most likely be compatible?

Quick question that I just noticed on Newegg: It has 2 different options of the same set of RAM that I have and the only difference specified was the name
HX316C10FK2/8 and the other one is HX316C10FK2/8-SLV
Whats the difference?

 

[InvalidError]

The only difference is the packaging.

The gamble with buying DIMMs separately is that there may be multiple PCB revisions for the same model and if the mismatch between DIMMs is significant enough, the CPU/DRAM chips may have trouble finding IO drive and timing parameters all the chips can be happy with at the same time. If you are extremely unlucky, you could have the same PCB revision but DRAM chips from a different manufacturer or significantly different batch.

The likelihood of running into such issues when using nearly identical DIMMs should be very low, but it can happen. If it does, then your chances of a successful single DIMM trade-in would be heavily dependent on how many such product variations under the same model number are in the wild.