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Single-channel memory cripples mini PC and laptop performance

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Many manufacturers are shipping mini PCs and laptops with single-channel memory to cut costs, significantly reducing performance. Dual-channel memory can boost speeds by up to 30% in CPU-bound tasks. Consumers often unknowingly sacrifice performance for a lower price tag.

Meridian48 take
This practice is a deceptive cost-cutting measure that undermines device performance, but it's easily overlooked by buyers focused on specs like CPU or RAM capacity.
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