2x2gb or 4x1gb?

[ZiKi]

Hey I'm building a hackintosh and was wondering which is the best memory configuration for my build. 2x2gb or 4x1gb?

I think if I went 4x1gb it might be cheaper. Is there any downsides?

I have so many decisions: Here's what I had in mind
2x2gb:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227289
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227181
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227298
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227364 (cas: 7, but lower voltage? Is this bad or good?)

4x1gb:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227181

 

[18 Is Number 1]

Reapers...no contest on that list.

 

[DSF]

2x2GB is generally the favored setup when everything else is equal. It puts less stress on your northbridge and leaves room for future upgrades if necessary.

Unless you're planning on overclocking though, there's no real point to DDR2-1066. May as well save your money and get DDR2-800.

 

[ZiKi]

Originally posted by: DSF
2x2GB is generally the favored setup when everything else is equal. It puts less stress on your northbridge and leaves room for future upgrades if necessary.

Unless you're planning on overclocking though, there's no real point to DDR2-1066. May as well save your money and get DDR2-800.

Okay then how about these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820145184 $25 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227269 $20 after MIR

I probably won't be overclocking. Will be using the computer for multitasking. Am I safe with the $20 ones?

 

[Gillbot]

I'd opt for the Corsair, I'm not an OCZ fan.

 

[Yellowbeard]

I'm not going to comment on brand as my vote would be obvious. But, I would suggest 2 x 2GB for sure.

 

[Fallengod]

You definitely dont want 4x1gb. Stick with 2x2gb.

 

[DSF]

I would go with the Corsair, and not just because of Yellowbeard's winning smile. 😉

If you're not overclocking go for the 1.8V stuff every time.

 

[18 Is Number 1]

I would suggest these for $34 as they are better timings and will allow you to OC higher in the future should you decide to do so: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227267

 

[DSF]

Better timings when you feed them 2.1V. It probably all works out the same.