Question New RAM or new Motherboard?

[1urky]

Hey Guys,

I've deduced that I have a bad ram slot. My motherboard only has two ram slots so I'm in a bit of a pickle...

So do I either: a) get a new Motherboard, or b) get a single 16GB ram stick to put in the working slot (I had 2x8GB before).

There's only about a £10 difference between the two options, so price isn't really the issue here, just replacing the RAM stick will be considerably easier.

I am aware of the dual channel capabilities of RAM and motherboards, but not 100% clear on what that means. I primarily use my PC for gaming, will I see a difference with just one ram stick?

[EDIT] Is there a software explanation for a bad ram slot? One that could be fixed on the PC?

Cheers guys.

 

[alceryes]

Please list your full computer specs (motherboard, CPU, RAM, etc.)
The performance difference (in games) between single and dual channel RAM, taking everything else out of the equation, is around 3-7%.
The question is whether or not getting a different motherboard will give you further upgrade options later vs. just getting a larger RAM stick. To answer, we'll need your specs.