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RDRAM Question
I am about to order a Dimension 8200 with 512MB of Memory . When customizing my prefered system on the Belgian Dell Site I have the choice between 512MB RDRAM ( 1x512 ) or 512MB RDRAM ( 2x256 ) with two 256MB modules being about 100US more expensive than one 512MB module .
Will there be a difference in performance when using one 512MB module instead of two 256MB modules ?
Also I thought that RDRAM had to be installed in pairs hence my confusion ...
Thanks
Dan.
Will there be a difference in performance when using one 512MB module instead of two 256MB modules ?
Also I thought that RDRAM had to be installed in pairs hence my confusion ...
Thanks
Dan.
fathertime
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Posted January 6th, 2002 19:00
I would bet 2x256 if it is cheaper. The only reason to get the 1x512 would be if you plan to upgrade to 1024mb of ram at some point, in which case the ram module would have to be the same. There is absolutely no difference in performance between 1x512 or 2x256.
Dirkinthedark
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Posted January 4th, 2002 16:00