Install system memory, p2: "Dual-Channel mode"

This video shows how to use Dual-Channel technology. Refer to http://www.for-mrfixit.com/upgrade/memory.html

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[MuslimEgyptianWProud]

awesome , easy and smooth , very well done i admire ur work , subscribed

[ESRepair]

@MuslimEgyptianWProud Thank you. I do have a new video "PC memory tutorial" with details and explain the terminologies associated with system memory. -MrFixit

[DJOxyzen]

...i have 2 kingston ddr2 800mhz but one is wider than the other...it has the same product serial...is it possible to get them to dual channel?



[ESRepair]

@DJOxyzen Check to see that they also have the same number of IC chips on both sides. they must be exact in every aspect to work in Dual-channel effectively. -MrFixit

[scottbarnner]

hey man thats a pretty good computer. my comp specs are: 1 GB graphics ATI RADEON 5670 , BIOSTAR Motherboard with Quad Core 2.8GHz Phenom II Max Ram is 16 GB but I have 8 Gb installed. The Mother of my computer would be the hexacore by AMD. The ram it can support is up 32 GB. So what im asking is why won't windows register the other 16 GB if its installed?

[ESRepair]

@scottbarnner It mainly depends on the specific OS installed and whether it's a 32-bit or 64-bit. I use the 16GB limit because many Home PC's OS is Home Premium or less. To access above 16GB, the BIOS must support it and must install a Windows OS that supports >16GB system memory. Example: Vista 64-bit Buisness & higher supports up to 128GB, Win7 64-bit Pro and higher supports up to 192GB. Go to Microsoft's website a do a search for 'Memory Limits for Windows Releases'. -MrFixit

[ESRepair]

@REMlXX Yes. Good choice. This processor contains a Direct Memory Controller that allows the memory to be accessed directly by the CPU without the North Bridge. This processor along with your Memory modules can achieve up to 21GB/s data bandwidth. It will also provided up to 37GB/s processor to system of data bandwidth using HyperTransport Generation 3.0 mode combined with your memory modules.-MrFixit

[REMlXX]

@ESRepair AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban 2.8GHz Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT55TFBGRBOX would this be good?

[REMlXX]

@ESRepair thank you for the info, you rock!

[ESRepair]

@REMlXX Yes. The motherbard will support those modules up to 16GB total under a 64-bit OS. Must use either an AMD Phenom II, Athlon II, or a Sempron 100 series processor that supports 1333MHz memory clock speed to obtain full bus speed, otherwise, Motherboard drops to 1066MHz. -MrFixit