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Title: Ram?
Post by: 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

Title: Ram?
Post by: Sox62 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.

Title: Ram?
Post by: Orig 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.

Title: Ram?
Post by: DAVENRINO 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.

Title: Ram?
Post by: Kev367th 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.

Title: Ram?
Post by: jay1988 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 (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-150-045&depa=0). Heres the 256 (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-141-413&depa=0) and here is the 512 (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-223-009&depa=1)

Title: Ram?
Post by: jay1988 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

Title: Ram?
Post by: jay1988 on July 08, 2004, 04:03:02 PM

bump.

Title: Ram?
Post by: jay1988 on July 08, 2004, 04:03:29 PM

bump.

Title: Ram?
Post by: eskimo2 on July 08, 2004, 05:18:58 PM

look here (http://www.crucial.com/index.asp)
Let Crucial reccomend whats best for your system.

eskimo

Title: Ram?
Post by: MOIL 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

Title: Ram?
Post by: jay1988 on July 11, 2004, 12:26:41 AM

What about this 512 piece of 1Ram (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-141-424&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE) or take a look at this                                                             2ram (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-479&depa=1)

Should i go for the first one or second one?

Title: Ram?
Post by: Kev367th 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

Title: Ram?
Post by: Sox62 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.