2 Gigabyte versus 1 gigabyte?

[oskhan]

Hey guys. Im thinking about buying either this:
OCZ Enhanced Latency Dual Channel Gold VX 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-4000
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-227-206&depa=1

or this:

CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145575

I plan on gaming, and Im lookin for some good ram. Is there a noticable increase in the extra gig? I know the 1gb is faster ram, and Ive been told its great for overclocking(which I intend to do-im also buying a AMD athlon 3000+ venice). So which should i buy?

 

[jfall]

I'd stick with 1gb for gaming, your not going to notice much difference with 2gb unless you are into heavy graphic editing etc.

 

[MobiusPizza]

OCZ Value VX is twice as cheap as the Gold VX

They have the same design, the Value VX is just not hand-tested but majority of the Value VXs have the same overclocking potential as the Gold VX. It's just not garanteed.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227213

To answer your question, you'd have to specify what are u using your system for.
Current games 1GB is sufficient. If you do Photoshop which is a RAM lover then I'd recommend 2GB

 

[oskhan]

But isnt the Gold VX also Pc4000? Compared to the PC3200 on Value VX?

 

[thegimp03]

There's no noticeable difference with 1 gb vs 2 gb of ram in gaming.