My motherboard specs says dual channel but cpu-z result single?

[Shauiosbhaoiu Aousiguosba]

hello guys im confused my motherboard says it is dual channel memory but cpuz doesnt i have 2gb ddr2 inserted in my computer and planning to insert my spare 1gb can i activate dual channel from single channel help please i dont know what to do my motherboard is http://www.jetway.com.tw/jw/motherboard_view.asp?productid=531&proname=M26GT4

 

[clutchc]

In order to activate dual channel mode, you need to have a stick in each channel. For best results, the pair of sticks should be bought as a matched pair.

 

[Shauiosbhaoiu Aousiguosba]

In order to activate dual channel mode, you need to have a stick in each channel. For best results, the pair of sticks should be bought as a matched pair.

i have 2gb ddr2 800mhz and a 1gb ddr2 800mhz is that ok?

 

[Shauiosbhaoiu Aousiguosba]

In order to activate dual channel mode, you need to have a stick in each channel. For best results, the pair of sticks should be bought as a matched pair.

i have 2gb ddr2 800mhz and a 1gb ddr2 800mhz is that ok?

 

[clutchc]

Either carry on the conversation here or on PM, but not both please. Preferably here so others can benefit form seeing our discussion.

 

[Shauiosbhaoiu Aousiguosba]

Either carry on the conversation here or on PM, but not both please. Preferably here so others can benefit form seeing our discussion.

so its possible i have 2 single channel slots?

 

[Redneck5439]

In order to activate dual channel mode, you need to have a stick in each channel. For best results, the pair of sticks should be bought as a matched pair.

i have 2gb ddr2 800mhz and a 1gb ddr2 800mhz is that ok?

As previously mentioned RAM works best when bought as a matched pair from the same batch and is tested to ensure it works well together. Two RAM sticks from the same manufacture, same speed and size may not work properly together because they didn't come from the same batch. It is always best to buy as a matched pair. In your situation you would have much better performance by actually removing the 1GB stick. It is going to cause more problems than any benefit you may get from an extra gig of memory.

 

[CountMike]

Or just forget dual channel, you won't see any difference. In best but unlikely case you can have only 1GB in dual channel and that's going to give you 0 of performance boost. If all 3GB work fine just keep them.

 

[Shauiosbhaoiu Aousiguosba]

Or just forget dual channel, you won't see any difference. In best but unlikely case you can have only 1GB in dual channel and that's going to give you 0 of performance boost. If all 3GB work fine just keep them.

the only difference is my total memory expand up to 2.5 gb
and i think 5% boost

 

[CountMike]

Let me guess, Windows x86 (32 bit) ?

 

[Shauiosbhaoiu Aousiguosba]

Let me guess, Windows x86 (32 bit) ?

yes 32 bit

 

[CountMike]

In that case it can't use any more memory, for any more you need x64 (64bit) Windows !!!

 

[Shauiosbhaoiu Aousiguosba]

In that case it can't use any more memory, for any more you need x64 (64bit) Windows !!!

yeah but i dont have money to buy Optical drive to format my pc

 

[CountMike]

Any USB stick with 4GB or more than 4GB for W8 and up would do.