Help me choose more memory please!

[bucwylde23]

I currently have a Dell dimension 8400. I want to upgrade it so that I can run BF2 a bit smoother. Right now I have a 3.2 Ghz, 1 GB memory, and 256 mb 6800 GT.

I want to upgrade to at least 2 GB of memory, In hopes load times for BF2 and just general computer use will be improved.

The dell 1 GB modules are over $200, and I can hardly see why anyone would buy their brand for that price.

Right now, my memory is set up in dual channel 512x512.
Should I go for another Dual channel setup, or buy just a 1 gb module and leave 1 slot open for another future upgrade?

Oh and I need 240-pin PC4200 DDR2 533mhz memory as well.

I'm looking at pricegrabber/newegg now trying to find some prices.

 

[bucwylde23]

I've found a couple things on newegg so far: (also note, I'm currently reading up so I can build my own computer in a few months, so I don't know tons about memory timing/latency, etc... yet)

mushkin PC2-4200 DDR2 Matched Dual-Pack 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail
$85
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a...ory+System+Memory&CMP=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r


Never heard of the PQI brand...

pqi POWER Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 533 (PC 4200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail
$81
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820141225

 

[CreativeTom]

Here ya go Champ

 

[angstsoldat]

sure reply to him and not me =[
/unloved

 

[CreativeTom]

Originally posted by: angstsoldat
sure reply to him and not me =[
/unloved

I have no idea what you are talking about???? WTFPwnd

 

[angstsoldat]

Originally posted by: CreativeTom

Originally posted by: angstsoldat
sure reply to him and not me =[
/unloved

I have no idea what you are talking about???? WTFPwnd

Indeed

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1630720&enterthread=y

 

[bucwylde23]

Originally posted by: CreativeTom
Here ya go Champ

Thanks for the reply.

(forgive me for not knowing) Does that memory run dual channel? Or does it even matter?

 

[bucwylde23]

is dual channel just a setting in the bios? Or do you actually have to buy a "dual channel kit"? Going to be ordering some memory soon to try to boost my ability to actually play BF2.

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: chrisg22
is dual channel just a setting in the bios? Or do you actually have to buy a "dual channel kit"? Going to be ordering some memory soon to try to boost my ability to actually play BF2.

No you do not need to buy a dual channel kit. That is just a marketing thing.

 

[bucwylde23]

thanks for the reply, appreciate it