I just purchased a Shuttle SB61G2 (XPC) that accepts dual-channel RAM. I
am not very
familiar with this type of RAM, so I want to find out if it FASTER RAM than
regular DDR, or it just allows more memory (per stick).

Since the SB61G2 only has 2 memory slots and I want to get 2GB in it, (of
the fastest memory I can--stable of course--not interested in overclocking).
What should I buy?

The shuttle site states that it will accept up to DDR400 and Dual Channel
DDR. Does this mean I can find Dual Channel DDR400 or something else?

Again, I am looking for the fastest memory I can get and have 2GB of RAM
(1GB per stick).

(BTW, the SB61G2 hasn't arrived yet, so I haven't looked at the board or
anything else)... It's due in tomorrow

Thanks,

>I just purchased a Shuttle SB61G2 (XPC) that accepts dual-channel RAM. I
>am not very
>familiar with this type of RAM, so I want to find out if it FASTER RAM than
>regular DDR, or it just allows more memory (per stick).
>
>Since the SB61G2 only has 2 memory slots and I want to get 2GB in it, (of
>the fastest memory I can--stable of course--not interested in overclocking).
>What should I buy?
>
>The shuttle site states that it will accept up to DDR400 and Dual Channel
>DDR. Does this mean I can find Dual Channel DDR400 or something else?
>
>Again, I am looking for the fastest memory I can get and have 2GB of RAM
>(1GB per stick).
>
>(BTW, the SB61G2 hasn't arrived yet, so I haven't looked at the board or
>anything else)... It's due in tomorrow
>
>Thanks,
>
>
Any two same model/size sticks will run dual channel. It's a function
of the board. Some retailers match pairs and charge extra, but my
regular pairs(unmatched) get great Sandra benchmarks and run rock
solid.

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"AJ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >(BTW, the SB61G2 hasn't arrived yet, so I haven't looked at the board or
> >anything else)... It's due in tomorrow
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >
> Any two same model/size sticks will run dual channel. It's a function
> of the board. Some retailers match pairs and charge extra, but my
> regular pairs(unmatched) get great Sandra benchmarks and run rock
> solid.

But what is dual-channel? I see some memory that costs a lot more, but
labeled dual-channel?

>> >(BTW, the SB61G2 hasn't arrived yet, so I haven't looked at the board or
>> >anything else)... It's due in tomorrow
>> >
>> >Thanks,
>> >
>> >
>> Any two same model/size sticks will run dual channel. It's a function
>> of the board. Some retailers match pairs and charge extra, but my
>> regular pairs(unmatched) get great Sandra benchmarks and run rock
>> solid.
>
>But what is dual-channel? I see some memory that costs a lot more, but
>labeled dual-channel?
>
As far as I know it's a marketing rip off. Since everyone I know runs
it fine with two like sticks from the same manufacrurer. Dual channel
RAM is when the mobo supports reading 2 channels(sticks) at once. On
paper it doubles the memory clock speed. In real life it's good but
not that great.
------------
When your PC gives a little they give a lot.
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/disco

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AJ stood up at show-n-tell, in (E-Mail Removed),
and said:

>>>> (BTW, the SB61G2 hasn't arrived yet, so I haven't looked at the
>>>> board or anything else)... It's due in tomorrow
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Any two same model/size sticks will run dual channel. It's a
>>> function
>>> of the board. Some retailers match pairs and charge extra, but my
>>> regular pairs(unmatched) get great Sandra benchmarks and run rock
>>> solid.
>>
>> But what is dual-channel? I see some memory that costs a lot more,
>> but labeled dual-channel?
>>
> As far as I know it's a marketing rip off. Since everyone I know runs
> it fine with two like sticks from the same manufacrurer. Dual channel
> RAM is when the mobo supports reading 2 channels(sticks) at once. On
> paper it doubles the memory clock speed. In real life it's good but
> not that great.

I don't believe your analysis is correct. What is doubled is the bandwidth,
not the clock speed. DDR400 running in either Dual, or Single, channel mode
is still running at 400MHz. It's a bandwidth issue, not clock speed. An
analogy would be AGP 4X vs AGP 8x. Do some homework.


> ------------
> When your PC gives a little they give a lot.
> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/disco

--
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You are correct. To reduce the dissemination of false information and
confusion, everyone should research and think before responding.

"Strontium" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> -
> AJ stood up at show-n-tell, in (E-Mail Removed),
> and said:
>
> >>>> (BTW, the SB61G2 hasn't arrived yet, so I haven't looked at the
> >>>> board or anything else)... It's due in tomorrow
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks,
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>> Any two same model/size sticks will run dual channel. It's a
> >>> function
> >>> of the board. Some retailers match pairs and charge extra, but my
> >>> regular pairs(unmatched) get great Sandra benchmarks and run rock
> >>> solid.
> >>
> >> But what is dual-channel? I see some memory that costs a lot more,
> >> but labeled dual-channel?
> >>
> > As far as I know it's a marketing rip off. Since everyone I know runs
> > it fine with two like sticks from the same manufacrurer. Dual channel
> > RAM is when the mobo supports reading 2 channels(sticks) at once. On
> > paper it doubles the memory clock speed. In real life it's good but
> > not that great.
>
> I don't believe your analysis is correct. What is doubled is the
bandwidth,
> not the clock speed. DDR400 running in either Dual, or Single, channel
mode
> is still running at 400MHz. It's a bandwidth issue, not clock speed. An
> analogy would be AGP 4X vs AGP 8x. Do some homework.
>
>
> > ------------
> > When your PC gives a little they give a lot.
> > http://www.dslreports.com/forum/disco
>
> --
> Strontium
>
> "It's no surprise, to me. I am my own worst enemy. `Cause every
> now, and then, I kick the livin' **** `outta me." - Lit
>
>