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Default Running DDR2 Memory in Dual Channel Config?

When putting two sticks of ddr2 in the same color sockets on motherboard, do both sticks have to be the same size such as 2 1gb. sticks or, with all other specs the same can one stick be 1gb. and the other be a 2gb. stick and still, get dual ...


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Old 14th Feb 2009, 20:14
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Default Running DDR2 Memory in Dual Channel Config?

When putting two sticks of ddr2 in the same color sockets on motherboard, do both sticks have to be the same size such as 2 1gb. sticks or, with all other specs the same can one stick be 1gb. and the other be a 2gb. stick and still, get dual channel performance? Thanks!
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Old 15th Feb 2009, 07:21
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Default Running DDR2 Memory in Dual Channel Config?

Nope they have to be matching sticks, different sizes/speeds will not work together
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Old 15th Feb 2009, 07:55
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Default Running DDR2 Memory in Dual Channel Config?

I kind of figured that but, wanted to make sure from someone who knows. Thanks!
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