Multi-channel memory architecture: Difference between revisions

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==Reason For Being==

[[Image:ram_bottleneck.gif|frame|Graphic illustrating bottleneck between CPU, RAM, and other peripherals]]

Dual channel technology was created to address the issue of bottlenecks. Increased processor speed and performance requires other, less prominent components to keep pace [(see [[System Bus]]).

In order to achieve this, the [[DDR_SDRAM|DDR SDRAM]] memory modules must be installed into matching memory slots, which are usually color coded on the [[motherboard]]. Each memory module in each slot must be identical to the one in its matching slot.