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Dual channel RAM DDR400

Dual channel RAM DDR400

Dual channel RAM DDR400

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Dual channel memory will decrease solidworks performance about 3%
I tested it on Athlon XP2500,1GB ram with some components wich have 1000 features and above
average rebuld time with 2x512 MB dual channel not active:
315 s

average rebuld time with 2x512 MB dual channel active:
330 s

RE: Dual channel RAM DDR400

Sounds a bit odd. I guess you run this on a Nforce2 chipset motherboard of some kind ?  
It is imperative to stick the ram in the right pair of slots, check out the manual for the motherboard, or test for your self. I have an ABIT board myself, and had to experiment a little, as on combo gave single channel operation, the other gave me an unstable system, but the third workd all right with higher bandwith. It might be a good idea to test your bandwith with something like sisoft sandra before and after, and see  when you get the most bandwith.

Best of luck !

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