paired memory modules

[polydiol]

I was in the process of upgrading my AMD system and ordering RAM for the new motherboard and it supports dual channel mode.

I noticed they sell matching pairs for dual channel mode and I was wondering how effective it is to have paired RAM modules versus nonpaired from the same RAM manufacturer?

 

[angrybusdriver]

The thing with paired RAM is that it is guaranteed to work in dual channel.

It won't make as much of a difference in and AMD system, but if it's not too much more expensive, it's definitely worth it.

 

[jamestime88]

paired ram is just a marketing scheme.

there isnt a difference. the only benefit it has is that the 2 sticks are tested to work together, so that theres not the chance that by some crazy fluke they dont.

 

[pbXassassinX1524]

its not even really a marketing scheme, the price isnt that much different then buying the two sticks seperately... if any. So no, you can pretty muh buy any 2 sticks of ram (being the same size and speed I'd guess) and they'll work.