Shuttle SN95G5, dual channel DDR?

[Alfred]

I have bought the SN95G5 couple weeks ago, along with Athlon 64 3000+.
Right now, I am only using one piece of 512 MB DDR.

I'd like to know if I go and buy a stick of 1GB DDR, would that form a dual channel?

So basically, would 512MB+1GB forms a dual channel?

Alfred

 

[Griffinhart]

I'm running the same box for my Media Center PC. I'd need to check my manual to be sure, but, I'm not sure you can go for 1.5GB like that. You may need to get 2 512MB or 2 1GB sticks. But, once it's plugged in the dual channel will work automagically.

 

[w0ss]

Dual channel requires same size ram chips. So 1gig and 512meg will not do dual channel.

Edit: Sorry for the hijack but how is that as a media center pc? I am looking for a box that will do xp MCE 2005 and is quiet as it will be in the living room.

 

[Alfred]

Alright, thanks. I just want to confirm that dual channel requires same size ram chips.

 

[piasabird]

It is best if you have the same exact part number from the same manufacturer. RAM has a Latency rating that may be something like CL2.5 and that should be the same too.