Is this ram compatible with what I already have?

[ibex333]

I have this ram:

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/125/ram001.jpg

and I need two more gigs...


Will this ram be compatible?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231098

Also, is it better to get 2x 1gb sticks or one 2gb stick? My Gigabyte 965p-DS3 had 4x slots for ram, so I should have enough slots either way.

 

[disports]

I believe your ram and the ram you picked out are the same based on their model number. Better to have one 2gb stick, but whatever works.

 

[alizee]

That RAM will be fine, however, for not that much more (~$6-$10 more), you could get 2x2GB with the same timings. I like g.skill, too, here's some suggestions:

with heat spreaders - $45

without heat spreaders -$40

Also, having two sticks means your board will be able to make use of dual-channel memory, which gets you another 5-15% depending on the circumstance.

 

[ibex333]

Hmm... maybe I'll sell my old ram and just get this new one...