2 GB dual channel vs 3GB single channel

[LrsK]

Hey guys!

I'm getting a new laptop (Asus F3SV-B1), but I want to add more memory to it. I deciding whether to go with another 1 GB of DDR2 667 MHz, making the total 2 GB and in dual channel I would think. OR: buy a 2 GB chip at 667 MHz, making the total 3GB, and not dual channel (since they are of different capacity)...

So what do you suggest? I hope I have stated my problem clearly enough.

Thanks

 

[xxsashixx]

depends what you want.. more memory or more performance.. though the difference, i dont think is much unless you're gaming

 

[LrsK]

well, what would be the reason to add memory other than increasing performance? Maybe I don't understand your comment. I won't be gaming that much, except maybe some Football Manager etc...

 

[xxsashixx]

Well.. what I meant was.. if you multitask alot you need more memory

 

[nullpointerus]

for gaming --> bandwidth > quantity

for business --> quantity > bandwidth

 

[Cheex]

Originally posted by: nullpointerus
for gaming --> bandwidth > quantity

for business --> quantity > bandwidth

Well said...I like that, it helped me too.

 

[LrsK]

Ok, thanks to all who replied! I think I will go with the 3 GB option, and if it doesn't suit my needs, go with a 2 GB dual channel option. Thank you again!

 

[KAZANI]

From what it seems, you are not really hard pressed to have that extra 1GB stick. So the prudent course of action is to add one stick now and only get a second later on should you find yourself in the need for it.

 

[LrsK]

There is already 1 GB on the laptop. I'm considering 1 GB stick or a 2 GB stick...

One reason is also that I hear that RAM prices may increase soon.

 

[KAZANI]

Originally posted by: LrsK
There is already 1 GB on the laptop. I'm considering 1 GB stick or a 2 GB stick...

Yeas, that wasclear already. Hence my use of the words "extra" and "add".

One reason is also that I hear that RAM prices may increase soon.

General rule is to only buy what you need when you need it. You should not base your purchasing decisions on price speculation.