220-801 · Question #311
Which of the following describes pairing multiple sticks of RAM to increase performance?
The correct answer is C. Multi-channel. Multi-channel memory (C) is the correct term for installing RAM in matched pairs (or sets) to increase memory bandwidth by allowing the memory controller to access multiple sticks simultaneously. Dual-channel is the most common implementation, effectively doubling the memory…
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Which of the following describes pairing multiple sticks of RAM to increase performance?
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- AHypertransport
- BHyperthreading
- CMulti-channel
- DDouble-sided
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(59 responses)- A2% (1)
- B3% (2)
- C95% (56)
Explanation
Multi-channel memory (C) is the correct term for installing RAM in matched pairs (or sets) to increase memory bandwidth by allowing the memory controller to access multiple sticks simultaneously. Dual-channel is the most common implementation, effectively doubling the memory bus width. Hypertransport is AMD's high-speed interconnect bus technology between CPU and chipset, not a RAM configuration. Hyperthreading is Intel's technology for presenting a single CPU core as two logical processors. Double-sided refers to a physical attribute of a RAM module (having chips on both sides of the PCB), not a performance pairing technique.
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