Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
4GB
Originally posted by: sgrinavi
I wasted a ton of cash on 4gb pc8500 memory which, in the 4x1gb configuration, ended up running at 915 . I am actually running an inexpensive 4x2gb setup right now at higher speeds with fewer crashes.
As long as it's a decent product I would go for more.
Originally posted by: Arcanedeath
Try these G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail instead, best of both worlds and cheap to boot for 2x2gb of ddr2 1000
I have been saying the same thing for quite a while since RAM is so cheap. Even on a 32bit OS the extra RAM can be partially used. And, when/if you go to a 4gb OS you already have the 4gb. Once DDR2 prices start back up (as DDR3 matures, this will happen) DDR2 will never be this cheap again.Originally posted by: Idontcare
Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
4GB
QFT.
Even if only using XP (where you will only get to use ~3.25GB) I'd still recommend getting the max ram your system will let you use and then never having to wonder if your system would be any faster had you added more ram.
The cost is pretty minor these days (to go 2x2GB for example) and the extra ram can always be put to good use whereas I can't tell the difference on my computers whether I clock my ram at DDR2-533 or DDR2-1100.
Originally posted by: chizow
Originally posted by: sgrinavi
I wasted a ton of cash on 4gb pc8500 memory which, in the 4x1gb configuration, ended up running at 915 . I am actually running an inexpensive 4x2gb setup right now at higher speeds with fewer crashes.
As long as it's a decent product I would go for more.
I went through similar experiences although at the time, 2GB sticks and 4GB kits were like $500 lol. But ya, the 1GB DDR2 1000+ kits didn't offer much, if any difference in performance and just ran hotter, much hotter at 2.2V+ stock voltage. Both 2GB kits died at least once on me. Went with these and have been VERY pleased, so much in fact I ordered a 2nd kit when they went on sale for $80 after MIR.
Btw Cheex you get yours in yet?![]()
Originally posted by: Cheex
Update:
The holiday period totally messed up my Ground Shipping so my stuff didn't make the flight.
I'll have to wait another week to get my stuff.
![]()
Originally posted by: Sylvanas
Originally posted by: Cheex
/thread
I'd have this 2x2gb setup over 4x1gb anyday- more hassles with 4x1, go with the aforementioned Gskill kit.
Originally posted by: dileepsv
cool...so 4 gb then? could i overclock on almost all motherboards? wat speed cud i overclock it to..if base is 800 MHZ..?