Hi all,
Could I pick the brains of anyone in the know...
I am using an old HP Compaq Core 2 Duo (E8400) to run a Minecraft server for my son and a few of his friends.
The installed memory is 4GB of DDR2 PC-6400 (240 pin), comprising of 2 x 2GB DIMMS. The maximum memory capacity for the machine is 8GB, so I figured I'd up the memory a bit. However, it turns out that this kind of memory is hellishly expensive were I to just buy some online. No surprise I suppose given its yesterday's tech.
Anyway, today I got excited when I realised that I have 2 x 1 GB PC-6400 sticks in my box of PC bits.
So question...could I stick the 1GB DIMMS in, and have 6GB (2 x 2GB + 2 x 1GB)?? Would this mean running in flex mode rather than dual-channel, and if so, would the performance hit negate any gain from having the extra 2GB in there?
Any input appreciated.
Many thanks.
Could I pick the brains of anyone in the know...
I am using an old HP Compaq Core 2 Duo (E8400) to run a Minecraft server for my son and a few of his friends.
The installed memory is 4GB of DDR2 PC-6400 (240 pin), comprising of 2 x 2GB DIMMS. The maximum memory capacity for the machine is 8GB, so I figured I'd up the memory a bit. However, it turns out that this kind of memory is hellishly expensive were I to just buy some online. No surprise I suppose given its yesterday's tech.
Anyway, today I got excited when I realised that I have 2 x 1 GB PC-6400 sticks in my box of PC bits.
So question...could I stick the 1GB DIMMS in, and have 6GB (2 x 2GB + 2 x 1GB)?? Would this mean running in flex mode rather than dual-channel, and if so, would the performance hit negate any gain from having the extra 2GB in there?
Any input appreciated.
Many thanks.
