Fixing to buy new ram need help.

[Gumby84]

Ok guys I'm currently running a Athlon 64 3000+ you guessed it....Winchester. Well, I'm fixing to buy some new ram and I can't decide on the Patriot 512x2 (http://www.newegg.com/app/View...20-220-006&depa=1) or 2 sticks of Patriot 1gb (http://www.newegg.com/app/View...20-220-030&depa=1). I mean yeah the two sticks of 1gb is more but will they run as fast as the 1gb (512x2) and will they let me overclock as much?. Plus if I buy 2 sticks of 1gb I still have 2 slots free with future room for 2 more gb sticks on my MSI Plat.2 What are the pros and cons to these choices?

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**Edit**
I went ahead and bought OCZ Plat. Rev 2. Now my question is...6 months from now if I want to add another pair of OCZ, will it screw up my overclock?

 

[globalcitizen]

They have the same ratings which means that overclocking should technically be the same. However, each memory stick is different. Also be aware that Windows XP sometimes acts wierd when 1 gb sticks are added.

 

[Duvie]

BUt..Also be aware if you get 2gb in 512mb module you likely wont be able to oc as far and I hear maybe have to run 2t on timings which is a performance hit...How much I actually don't know...Haven't tried it...