Author Topic: Ram? (Read 454 times)

jay1988 · « **on:** July 07, 2004, 05:27:22 AM »

Would it be better for me ro use 1, 512mb of ram or 2, 256mb of ram? These are both ddr. thnks:aok

Sox62 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2004, 10:13:49 AM »

It depends on your motherboard.

Example:My Asus A7N8X has dual channel DDR400 which increases bandwith(one dimm in bank one,the other in bank two or three).

I'd check your motherboard manufacturers website and see if there is any benefit to having one vs two.

Orig · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2004, 11:27:57 AM »

If it's for that Athlon computer you mentioned in your other thread, you might not want to tie your hands getting 2 256 meg sticks. You'll gain a bit of performance with 2 sticks over 1, but when the time comes to upgrade past 512 meg you'll be pissed off because you'll have to buy 2 whole sticks again. If you get the single 512 meg stick now, you can add another 512 meg stick later and not only go to a full gig of ram, but also take advantage of the dual channel memory controller.

512 meg memory is ok for TODAY, but unless you're a benchmark freak you may not notice the difference between dual channel and single channel DDR. If you think you'll ever add more memory past the initial purchase, get a single stick.

IMHO.

DAVENRINO · « **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2004, 01:17:26 PM »

Actually, some boards such as mine will run dual channel with all 3 slots populated. I have 2x256 in slots 1 & 2 and 512 in slot 3. I first found this info in the board's manual and it is also on the Asus FAQs, but I don't remember exactly where. Dual channel memory is confirmed during my POST at boot.

Kev367th · « **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2004, 01:22:43 PM »

Davanrino is correct. Most new dual channel Athlon boards have 3 DIMM slots. By using 2x256 now in the correct slots, at a later date he can buy 1x512, rearrange his ram and still get dual channel.

jay1988 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2004, 09:27:12 PM »

Yea, I thin i will get one 512 when i buy it and another 512 a month later. Take a look at my mobo. Heres the 256 and here is the 512

jay1988 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2004, 09:47:28 PM »

Can u guys get me a good 512 mb of ram under $80 make sure it ddr400 please:aok

jay1988 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 08, 2004, 04:03:02 PM »

bump.

jay1988 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2004, 04:03:29 PM »

bump.

eskimo2 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2004, 05:18:58 PM »

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MOIL · « **Reply #10 on:** July 09, 2004, 03:17:51 AM »

I wouldn't recommn'd that memory:eek:

Go with Crucial or Corsair, you'll be glad you did

jay1988 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 11, 2004, 12:26:41 AM »

What about this 512 piece of 1Ram or take a look at this 2ram

Should i go for the first one or second one?

Kev367th · « **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2004, 05:15:11 PM »

Although its listed as 'value', Corsair is one of the best brands of memory out there.
Best brands IMO not in any particular order -
Corsair
Crucial
Mushkin

Sox62 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2004, 05:27:02 PM »

Both of those choices are cas 3.You'll take a performance hit.Cas 2.5 is better,and I use cas 2.0.

The examples of quality memory above are all good,but I like Kingston HyperX myself.