On 30 Mar, 15:51, "Noozer" <dont.s...@me.here> wrote:
> >> > Yes.
>
> >> Wrong as usual.
>
> >> Running in dual-channel mode may help performance, but it's not required.
>
> >> How many pieces of memory are in the unit right now?
>
> > One 512mb piece.
>
> > Having read Paul's advice I shall try to get another piece exactly
> > same.
>
> > I believe though different mnufacturer should not pose any problem.
>
> So you currently are not running in dual channel mode. If you can get
> another 512mb piece you'll enjoy a slight performance boost as far as memory
> access goes. Adding a single 1gig piece might get you more performance since
> you'll be swapping to the hard drive less often.
>
> It's definately wise to try and match the specs of the new memory to the
> old.

I looked at the price aspect.

If I install 3 additional 512mb strips it will cost me about £60 in
total to get 2gb RAM in total, if I want 3gb RAM total cost goes up to
£110. Two 512mb strips cost less than one 1gb strip. That is a bit
strange to me. Situation appears to be similar as in prices of
different capacity of hard drives.