8-chip and 16-chip sdram?

[n3o]

hey guys, wats the difference between 8-chip and 16-chip PC133 SDRAM modules? the price difference between the two are quite big. thanks..

[mmonnin]

One is double sidded and one isnt. The density will be higher on the 8 chip stick. Whichever is cheaper you can get. They are both the same.

I am presuming you are not OCing with PC133? I have heard single sided OCs better than double. Thats in extreme OCing tho.

Either will work.

[n3o]

thanks mmonnin, but the price difference between the two is rather big... how to tell if its 8-chip or 16-chip? by looking at the number of chips on both side? if 8-chip can OC better, why is the 16-chip much more expensive?

[versello]

I believe the more "chips" the better if I remember correctly. This is because there are more chips to work and provide data rather than a limited amount.

[citrixmeta]

From what I was told, there are major Compatibility issues with double sided pc133 ram.
As in, you plug the ram in and it only detects half the capacity


http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/Q_20693353.html

[mmonnin]

I would guess that some chipsets dont really know to look for more banks those the lose of half the memory.

[n3o]

how to tell if its 8-chip or 16-chip? by looking at the number of chips on both side?

[versello]

/me nods

it should be printed on the label too (if there is one).