Considering that everything remains the same (clock speeds, for example), the memory maximum theoretical transfer rate is doubled by the use of this technique. Alternate is not right here.Ī good article discussing Dual-Channel RAM,Įverything You Need to Know About Dual Channelĭual channel is the ability that some memory controllers have to expand the width of their data busses from 64 to 128 bits. Looking at your board it appears that Slot#1 and Slot#2 (colored black?) should be used for the memory - this ASUS board has 3 memory slots instead of the usual 4 and they are organized differently.