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DDR3 Ideal Setup for Core2duo

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  • 20-12-2011 12:28pm
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    fox65
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭


    Hi
    Quick Question, I have a currently a core2duo , with 4gb of DDR3, 2*2. I am looking to expand this to 8 (the max). Is it better to have 2*4gb or a 4*2gb setup. There are only 4 slots.

    I've read that if you have the 4 slots full this can overload the memory controller, causing it to throttle back things. Meaning a decrease in performance.

    On the otherhand, if the Mobo supports interlacing/interweaving(not sure which one it is) it means quicker speeds.

    Could anyone advise me on this
    thanks


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    #2
    fox65
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭fox65


    Hi Could a mod move this to building and upgrading. I intended to post it there

    Thanks


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    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    Done.


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    Serephucus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,180 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    You're better off with 2x4GB (assuming your motherboard can support 4GB DIMMs). If you have all your slots populated, this puts more strain on the memory controller. Not really a big issue if you're not overclocking though.


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    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    Might as well save a few quid and get another 2x2 gb since you are limited to 8gb anyway. Any half decent motherboard shout be able to run 4 sticks at the speeds it supports, can't push them as hard overclocking but that's about it.

    In terms of real world performance the difference is not even worth thinking about.


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