2 gigs v.s. 4 gigs

[kuba]

I remember posting how I was going to get 4 gigs for myself.
Athlon X2 3800
ASUS A8N-E
XFX 6800 GS video card
In the post someone said that getting 4gigs would make my comp., run at FSB 333mHz.
I look at it as, 4 gigs better than 2.
What do you guys say or know about it? Thanks...

 

[stu1811]

If your running XP 32-bit, windows wont use the full 4 gb. it will only see 3.XX if your lucky. Go with 2 gb.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

4gb will slow your comp down, 2gb way to go

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

2 gigs. 4 gigs causes compatibility issues, not to mention you will (very) likely be using 4 sticks, which will default you to T2.

 

[Ctrackstar126]

2gigs by all means. No questions asked run dual channel on them suckers. Unless you got a special reason to use 3 gigs?

 

[Gagan]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
4gb will slow your comp down, 2gb way to go

Stop posting trash. Yes it will slow it down, but NEGIGIBLY. Plus if you're so worried about 2 percent, overclock it to a higher multiplier. STOP POSTING If you have nothing constructive to say without PROOF, I'm sick ofi t!

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

And look at it this way. Should the need arise later, you can always add another 2GB. It's a win-win.

 

[Gagan]

Agree with Chocobo.

Geez man, some people just love spouting sh*t out of their ass. You should see his little radeon arguement with me.. He got talked down with hard facts so badly by me he fleed from the thread, he's used to doing it.

Seems like he wants post count.1000 in about 4 months, making good time on you Full, Granted you got your 5500 over what, 1070+ Days?


Roflmao. At his rate, he's shooting for 10 000, better HIDE.

 

[pkme2]

I run 2GB on 2 machines and they do AOK on that amount.

 

[JBT]

what are you going to be using that you think will use up 4 GB?? if its general computer usage with some gaming then get 2 GB unless you have some special memory intensive app 4GB is a waste of money

 

[Boyo]

Wow, 4GB? I think 2GB will be able to handle just about everything you need, plus you can always OC. With the money you save you could put it towards some other upgrade, or what ever else you want to do. I'll take it if you feel a need to donate.....What got you started on the 4GB path?

 

[Kaido]

Go for 2 gigs! XP SP2 will only recognize 3 gigs max; with 2 gigs you can at least take advantage of dual channel. I've got two gigs in my laptop and I never, ever hit the roof (usually running InDesign along with Firefox, Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, and Illustrator).

 

[kuba]

2 gigs it is...really only asking for photoshop reasons.
when you say dual channel, you mean 1 gig sticks in the slots side by side of each other right?

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: kuba
2 gigs it is...really only asking for photoshop reasons.
when you say dual channel, you mean 1 gig sticks in the slots side by side of each other right?

Depends on your motherboard. A quick google shows that your board supports it; just consult the manual. As far as Photoshop goes, I'm using Adobe CS, which includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat. My laptop sports a single-core 2ghz 3200+ with 1mb l2 cache. Your 3800+ is dual-core with 2x512kb l2 cache; I don't imagine the cache size would make a huge difference, but having dual cores will really help for multitasking. I swap between InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop on my machine and it runs just fine. You can even overclock your 3800+ if you want; Newegg reviews are saying it hits 2.5ghz easy.

 

[Boyo]

Originally posted by: kuba
2 gigs it is...really only asking for photoshop reasons.
when you say dual channel, you mean 1 gig sticks in the slots side by side of each other right?

Exactly. 2x 1GB sticks.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

Originally posted by: Gagan

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
4gb will slow your comp down, 2gb way to go

Stop posting trash. Yes it will slow it down, but NEGIGIBLY. Plus if you're so worried about 2 percent, overclock it to a higher multiplier. STOP POSTING If you have nothing constructive to say without PROOF, I'm sick ofi t!

please, stfu. please view every other post in this thread.

 

[Darkstar757]

2gigs is fine unless you are running large databases or extremely hungry development environments.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: Boyo

Originally posted by: kuba
2 gigs it is...really only asking for photoshop reasons.
when you say dual channel, you mean 1 gig sticks in the slots side by side of each other right?

Exactly. 2x 1GB sticks.

Yeah, I meant to be more clear - what I mean is that it depends where on the motherboard you put them. For example, a Dell 4600 likes them spaced out, while I think some mobos like them next to each other for dual-channel

 

[ProviaFan]

If you're doing things that will use up at least 2GB of RAM (it's easy to do in Photoshop especially if you multitask as well), then ignore all the people who are spouting stupid BS about 2GB being faster than 4GB. Any time that you have to hit the swap file, more RAM - even slower RAM - will be incredibly faster than a hard disk. However, if you never use more than 2GB, then you've wasted money if you get 4GB... besides, to access all 4GB, you'll have to run Windows XP x64, which comes with its own set of special requirements and issues.

 

[Auric]

Why is this even discussed like it is an opinion issue? If capacity is required to prevent slow-assed paging then it is required otherwise 'taint. Only the individual knows how they use their system and what the OS reports.

 

[Gagan]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS

Originally posted by: Gagan

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
4gb will slow your comp down, 2gb way to go

Stop posting trash. Yes it will slow it down, but NEGIGIBLY. Plus if you're so worried about 2 percent, overclock it to a higher multiplier. STOP POSTING If you have nothing constructive to say without PROOF, I'm sick ofi t!

please, stfu. please view every other post in this thread.

You're so stupid

You come and post 1 day after people say 2 gigs because he can'tuse 4. You say CAUSE OF SPEED DEWD CAUSE OF SPEED GEEZ IM SO SMART I'M LEWEE

stfu idiot.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

grow the ****** up. you swear you're ****** hardcore or someshit. talking ****** online. ethug much?

OP, 4gbs is better than 2 in some apps, but for 95% of the time 2gb is the way to go.
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1802324&enterthread=y

mb this will help? ^^

 

[ProviaFan]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
OP, 4gbs is better than 2 in some apps, but for 95% of the time 2gb is the way to go.
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1802324&enterthread=y

mb this will help? ^^

That's not what you said the first time, which is why people were quick to point out the utter retardedness of your original comment. Of course, with exceptions made for Photoshop, video editing, and other scientific / professional uses, then a statement that 2GB is actually faster for most people due to running at DDR400 rather than DDR333 is quite appropriate. However, your statement and subsequent replies have been simple-minded and childish. The responses that you've received may have not been appropriate either, but given the way that you put out your message, you shouldn't be surprised.

 

[thunderhorse]

Seems everyone has it down pat. 2 gigs.

 

[secretanchitman]

either 2x1GB or 2x2GB (OCZ is making them apparently and getting them ready for vista).

4GB is pushing it, but only heavy duty apps will benefit from it. 95% of games dont need more than 2GBs...but im sure the newer ones will.