(4) 256MB or (2) 512MB?

[AMDPwred]

The Shuttle KT266A board has 4 slots if I remember correctly. I really would like 1GB RAM on my next build. Would it be wise to use (4) 256MB PC2100 or should I just put up some extra cash and get (2) 512MB PC2100? Would there be any difference?

 

[CTho9305]

just upgradeability... its easier to add sticks than replace

 

[AMDPwred]

So what would you say? Get the 4 sticks?

 

[ndee]

10x128MB sticks or 20x64MB sticks

I would go with 2x512MB since RAM is so dirt cheap.

 

[fkloster]

<< I would go with 2x512MB since RAM is so dirt cheap. >>



Why not go 4-512's since its so cheap?

 

[ndee]

That would be overkill

 

[Alex]

can ya get quality fast 512 mb sticks? i always thought they were slower when they came that big? (sorry for newb remark lol)

 

[AMDPwred]

Crucial should have some 512MB sticks around Jan-Feb. But there are other companies that make them now.

 

[Kingofcomputer]

get (2) 512MB.

 

[Sam1230]

I say you buy 2 212mb Corsair ram from Newegg.Com. Just as good as Crucial if not better.

 

[cvlegion]

I would say 2x512Mb sticks because you can always add two more later. You will be wasting money later if you are replacing. Unfortunately, there are always drawbacks. A chain is as weak as its weakest link. Same with memory, memory is as slow as its slowest chip. I think you are more likely to get sticks that will not overclock as well. That seems to be how it is with 512Mb sticks of RAM.