Memory channels are one of those quiet design choices that can make a gaming PC feel snappy or strangely sluggish, even when the CPU and GPU look strong on paper. The difference between running a ...

Final Thoughts: Is Single-Channel a Passable Stopgap? So, the big question: is it time to embrace the single life? Well, the benchmarks show a pretty clear picture. If you’re building a no-compromise ...

Dual-channel memory is when RAM is installed in two memory channels to increase the transfer speed between the CPU and the computer's memory. RAM stands for Random Access Memory, and it stores ...

<br>These are the only benchmarks I have numbers on right now, but games show the same trend. Either they fall within one fps between setups, or the dual-channel is slightly slower. I think I got one ...

I'm currently speccing an upgrade, to be carried out later this month. My current setup (X2 3800+, 2GB DDR) is really getting long in the tooth. I've decided to go with a Phenom X3 720 and a Gigabyte ...