Only one RAM module in a dual channel board? Possible?

[kalmark]

Hello!

I'm planning to buy a new system, and there are 2 boards in scope: a VIA KT600 based ASUS A7V600, and an nForce2 Ultra based EPOX Epox 8RDA3+.
My problem is that I can not buy 2 memory modules (no choice in that), and I'm not sure that nForce2 Ultra handles memory in single channels mode, or does it only work in dual channel mode.

( I know that nForce2 U is generally better that KT600, I'm trying to restructure my new rig to make the better fit in my price range)

Any information on that, guys?

Thank you!
Mark

[Immortal]

Its fine, dont worry it will work in single channel a friend of mine has his NForce 2 in single chanel.

With AMDXP systems, there is little or no performance gain with dual channel enabled, because the CPU just cant use the extra bandwidth!

[Apoptosis]

one module will work fine in a nforce 2 board. Just will be running with single channel performance. IE: 1-5% slower than you would with 2 sticks.

[infinitevalence]

Like they say single channel is not a problem for the nForce. I would suggest that if you have to buy only one stick you buy a brand name and plan on getting a second stick in the future. That way when your ready to spring for dual channel you dont have to buy two sticks.

[kalmark]

I try to do that, infinite, but costs are just killing me, and my options are rather restricted. I still don't know what will come out of this, I'm still before the purchase, and I keep getting answers from the shops that the stuff I want is not available And I have to buy from certain shops to get my refund...

[infinitevalence]

Worst case is you have to sell back what you buy now. its a pain in the butt but you can do it. ebay or a friend some one will buy it.