Which is faster?

[carstensdj]

Hi Guys,

I've received different answers for this question and not sure which to believe... Or if it even makes a difference?

Which is faster?
- 2x 1Gb RAM Modules
- 1x 2Gb RAM Module

 

[SouthBit]

2x 1GBs in dual channel would be faster than a single 2GB module.

 

[AstroTurf]

but less upgrade options.

 

[nakedpeanut]

just get 1x 4GB

I agree with PP and Astro, but you will not notice the difference, unless you running benchmarks, and only then it'll be a slight difference.

 

[carstensdj]

Nah i am actually getting a 4Gb module... Was just using 1 & 2 as an example

Thanks for the input peeps!

 

[CamiKaze]

2 1gig modules are faster, but you wont notice the difference.

 

[Libertas Computers]

just get 1x 4GB

I agree with PP and Astro, but you will not notice the difference, unless you running benchmarks, and only then it'll be a slight difference.

Agreed. One module leaves you with more room for upgrades, although using dual channel would make a small difference. If you don't need more than 8Gb RAM then 2x 2Gb now will be a little bit better, but as nakedpeanut said: It's so small you won't even notice the difference. And benchmarks will only add a small increase.

Rather just go with 1x 4Gb.

 

[Pada]

Dual Channel gives you about 12% increase in memory throughput in benchmarks - or at least this was what I saw from memtest x86.