What's the theory of Dual-Channel memory

[a_to_z123]

Hello guys,

I need to get my facts clear on dual-channel memory architecture.

What exactly is it? Do we need two separate RAM chips?
Is there a performance boost?? etc.

Can u enlighten me on these queries and anything else that I should know??

Thx in advance!!!

 

[rhitwick]

The system RAM memory prevents the PC of achieving its maximum capable performance. This happens because the processor (CPU) is faster than RAM memory and usually it has to wait for the RAM memory to deliver data. During this wait time the CPU is idle, doing nothing (that's not absolutely true, but it fits in our explanation). In a perfect computer, the RAM memory would be as fast as the CPU. Dual channel is a technique used to double the communication speed between the memory controller and the RAM memory, and thus improving the system performance

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[a_to_z123]

Thx Mate!!!

Gotta know what it is...