Dual Channel Memory

[SomethingEat]

Hi! Could you guys tell, if getting a "dual channel" kit of 2 memory stick is better than getting two of the same sticks in separate packages? I've ready before that thou the spec on two memory sticks might be the same, the ones that come in packages (of 2 4 8) are "calibrated" to each other. is there any truth to that or its just a marketing gimmick? 

 

Best Regards

[DisconnectedYT]

On 5/9/2016 at 1:37 PM, Eluoci said:

Hi! Could you guys tell, if getting a "dual channel" kit of 2 memory stick is better than getting two of the same sticks in separate packages? I've ready before that thou the spec on two memory sticks might be the same, the ones that come in packages (of 2 4 8) are "calibrated" to each other. is there any truth to that or its just a marketing gimmick? 

 

Best Regards

UGH... They are all the damn same! I have 4xKingston DDR3 1400Mhz ram and they are same as the set my dad got in a 4 pack!

[MegaDave91]

4 minutes ago, Eluoci said:

Hi! Could you guys tell, if getting a "dual channel" kit of 2 memory stick is better than getting two of the same sticks in separate packages? I've ready before that thou the spec on two memory sticks might be the same, the ones that come in packages (of 2 4 8) are "calibrated" to each other. is there any truth to that or its just a marketing gimmick? 

 

Best Regards

That is true.

[SomethingEat]

damn, corrupt bastards everywhere (c) 

[Arc_Jester]

There is no "calibration", ram that come in packages are usually from the same batch but a stick of HyperX Fury is a stick of HyperX Fury ergo it will be the same regardless of if it came in a kit or not.

[Moonzy]

10 minutes ago, Eluoci said:

Hi! Could you guys tell, if getting a "dual channel" kit of 2 memory stick is better than getting two of the same sticks in separate packages? I've ready before that thou the spec on two memory sticks might be the same, the ones that come in packages (of 2 4 8) are "calibrated" to each other. is there any truth to that or its just a marketing gimmick? 

 

Best Regards

it's recommended to get rams in the right kit for the number of channels you're intending to use them for

as ram compatibility can be an arse sometimes

 

and they dont calibrate the ram, they validate it

[SomethingEat]

1 minute ago, Moonzy said:

it's recommended to get rams in the right kit for the number of channels you're intending to use them for

as ram compatibility can be an arse sometimes

 

and they dont calibrate the ram, they validate it

"validate" does it mean they make sure what it is (or figure out what it is) or it means something else?

[Moonzy]

1 minute ago, Eluoci said:

"validate" does it mean they make sure what it is (or figure out what it is) or it means something else?

validate it means they check if those rams work in the desired channel

 

because some rams even from the same batch doesnt work together,

chances are slim but it does occur

[SomethingEat]

2 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

validate it means they check if those rams work in the desired channel

 

because some rams even from the same batch doesnt work together,

chances are slim but it does occur

Thank you!

[Moonzy]

Just now, Eluoci said:

Thank you!

furthermore, ive seen dual channel ram kit is being sold cheaper than if you were to buy single sticks

(in my local shops at least)