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Memory is one of most important pieces of hardware in a computer, it is bridge that communicates with CPU. All programs on a computer must run in memory, so memory performance has a big impact on computer. I believe many users have heard that dual channel memory can greatly improve computer performance, so how do you build dual channel memory? Let's share a graphical tutorial on how to create desktop dual channel memory.

Dual channel memory benefits:

Dual memory channels can double memory bandwidth for a computer and provide higher data bandwidth for CPU, so that those programs that need to frequently communicate with memory can benefit greatly, especially an installed computer with a nuclear graphics platform, performance significantly improved. It says that doubling memory bandwidth will improve system performance, but this does not mean that system performance will double.

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When memory is running on a single channel, it can only be read or written at same time, just like entrance and exit of a parking lot can only pass through one car, and it can only enter or exit at same time. Most of time they wait for each other.

Dual channel means using different channels to read and write memory, which can be read and written at same time, and memory bandwidth is doubled. Just as entrances and exits to a parking lot are separated independently, entrances and exits are carried out at same time without affecting each other.

Desktop memory creates a two-channel graphic manual

Dual-channel and quad-channel memory require motherboard support. Newer platform motherboards currently support dual channel memory, so you don't have to consider whether motherboard supports dual channel memory. Current computer motherboards in DIY market usually provide two or four memory slots, and users can use two or four memory slots to create a dual-channel system.

Single-channel memory platform

First, let's talk about how to insert a single memory in case of a single channel. I believe that many players will choose a memory slot closer to processor, but this is actually not best solution. In fact, most compatible insertion method is to insert one memory into second slot, which is determined by wiring design on motherboard! It's not impossible if you plug it in by accident, but it can avoid some weird issues like unexplained reboots, inability to use XMP, and startups after turning on computer twice.

Memory builds a dual-channel platform

Integrated dual-channel memory. If there are only two memory slots, we can build a dual channel memory solution by filling memory. If motherboard is a four-slot design and two memory slots need to be inserted, we need to insert memory into slots 1 and 3 or slots 2 and 4 (same color slot). (If motherboard supports two channels, but does not support four channels, we will form two channels by filling memory)

Memory creates a four-channel platform

If you have a high-end computer with a fever, motherboard supports quad-channel memory. If there are only four memory slots, we need to completely fill memory to form quad-channel memory. At present, many flagship motherboards that support quad-channel memory have eight memory slots, we need to insert four memory into different color memory slots, respectively 1, 3, 5, 7 or 2, 4, 6, 8 Four channels can be embedded in memory slots. Of course, if you are a wealthy person, you can also fill memory slots to form four channels.

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In case of multiple memory, forming dual-channel or quad-channel can indeed bring us more memory bandwidth, thus increasing performance of computer. In fact, optimal memory installation scheme and memory compatibility will be indicated in motherboard manual. Some motherboard manuals even indicate frequency limit corresponding to different memory capacities. When installing memory, we can refer to motherboard if we have any questions. hope this article can help everyone.