Is the new Mac Mini Dual Channel? + 9400 Question

[Gohan]

I have read conflicting reports on whether or not the current Mac Min has a dual-channel memory controller or not? Does anyone have any info on this?

(sorry if this has been asked before, a search didn't turn anything up)

 

[Beerfloat]

Yes it is. Check this article for some background.

 

[Gohan]

Thanks, Another question does anyone know if the 9400M is running at the full 580mhz or is it downclocked at all on the Mini?

Sorry for the stupid questions.

 

[Beerfloat]

I couldn't tell you. Considering that this is a Mini and not a battery operated device, I imagine so, but the system profiler doesn't mention this and it'd need to be tested.

 

[Beerfloat]

Nvidia System Tools installed on a Boot Camped XP claims GPU core 350 Mhz/shaders 800 Mhz

 

[Gohan]

Thanks for looking into that for me, I'm hoping that those figures are an underclocked 2D mode.

I'm asking these questions as I need a system that is small & cheap to run.
The system would also have to do some gaming though (dawn of war, C&C3 COD4 ect...) having done some research the 9400 is just about fast enough. (at 580/1400mhz that is)

That's why I thought I'd ask as I know Apple has a habit of underclocking their IGP's. 350/800 isn't going to cut it I'm afraid

 

[Beerfloat]

Thanks for looking into that for me, I'm hoping that those figures are an underclocked 2D mode.

I don't think they are, the utility says 2D and 3D mode clock speeds are the same.

9400m chipsets are never 580/1400 though, they're specced for up to 450/1100.