Laptop Memory Question (Dual Channel?)

[gali98]

Okay I just have a quick simple question.
I have a laptop that I am getting memory for. It has two slots.
The max memory supported by the mother board is 1 Gig.
Is it necessary to buy two 512mb sticks, or will a 1 Gig work just fine in one of the slots.
I am hoping that the latter will work, but the person I am getting this for said they called a company and they said they needed to buy 2 512mb.
Thanks
Kory

[jerrrys]

you didnt say what pc you got, so just guessing...1gig should work, but really should check the specs for yourself or post what laptop this is..

[dtoronto]

You need to check the specs on the Mainboard. I wouldn't recommended just popping in a 1g stick.

[gali98]

Great... I was hoping that it would just work, (just not in dual channel mode.)
To be honest, I can't remember the exact model, But it is an older hp pavillion laptop, and the memory it takes is ddr2 400 (PC2 3200). The main reason I asked is that I can't find any 512mb x2 sets of this ram, but was able to find a 1 gig set for less than $15. Anyways Thanks,
Kory