Single vs. Dual-Rank RAM: Which Memory Type Will Boost Performance?

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Today, we’ll compare single and dual-rank RAM to help you ‌understand the difference between these two types of RAM, how to identify them, and which one is best for you.

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Single-Rank RAM

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Dual-Rank RAM

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Single vs. Dual-Rank RAM: Similarities

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Single vs. Dual-Rank RAM: Differences

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