How to check if two memory modules are being used with dual channel?

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I have two 1333 DDR3 memory modules with different brands. I wonder if they can be used in a dual channel setup. How can I check that?

score 19 · Accepted Answer · answered May 19 '12 at 17:39

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download CPU-z over here: http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html , once you have got it downloaded open it up and go to the memory tab at the top. Once you are there you will see a box that says channels: [AMOUNT OF CHANNELS] . That's it.

I hope I helped :)

answered May 19 '12 at 17:39

Shad Asinger

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it tells the number of channels available/being used. Does it tell whether the ram is actually working in "dual channel memory mode", that is twice the bandwidth. – Silver Moon Dec 01 '22 at 14:25

score 14 · Answer 2 · answered May 19 '12 at 19:59

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This information is usually available on boot or inside the bios.

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answered May 19 '12 at 19:59

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i dont see this information on my ddr4 desktop and laptop uefi interfaces. where else can i see it. – Silver Moon Dec 01 '22 at 14:26
As the accepted answer says, you can also install CPU-Z to check for dual-channel mode: https://techwiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/dual-channel-cpu-z-ram.png – Avio Jan 11 '23 at 14:20

score 1 · Answer 3 · edited May 03 '13 at 22:46

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You can also check if the Dual channel mode is active by using AIDA64 Extreme Edition, by going in Motherboard/Chipset on left menu and accessing the Memory Controller information. If the Active Mode is Dual Channel (128 bits), then your memory is operating on dual channel mode

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answered May 03 '13 at 22:22

André Luiz Brazil

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How to check if two memory modules are being used with dual channel?

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