Memory Dilemma

[w00t]

I have 4x512MB DDR-400 = 2GB

The system is going to be my parents soon and my new rig will have DDR-2. I want there new rig to have 2GB the problem is the motherboard only has 2 DIMM slots, Therefore I can only have 1GB in the system. I don't want to have to buy new ram and just want to figure out how I can get 2x1GB sticks.

1. Sell Ram buy 2GB ( probably end up costing me some money )
2. Trade Ram to obtain 2x1GB sticks

Anyone else have any ideas?

 

[LouPoir]

#1

#2 is long shot


IMHO


Lou

 

[DLM]

I doubt anyone would trade straight across, you'd have to sweeten the pot.

 

[Skitzer]

What do they do that they will need 2GB Ram? 1GB should be just fine. If it was me I would put 1GB in their computer and sell the other gig and use the money for the DDR2.
Just my opinion.

 

[themisfit610]

Yeah dude... parents dont generally need that much

Unless your parents are gamers..

MiSfit

 

[w00t]

Well, I already have the Ram and I don't really need the extra money for my PC. My parents won't be the only one using the computer my younger brother will and I know he will be gaming I'd just prefer that it would have 2GB for future proof also.

 

[w00t]

Originally posted by: LouPoir
#1

#2 is long shot


IMHO


Lou

Do you think that i would be able to trade 2x512MB for a 1GB stick? I doubt anyone will want 4x512MB for 2GB so i'd have to do two trades probably end up with different ram.

Selling the ram is also kind of a pain since I'd have to sell all of it at the same time to buy the 2GB. Idk what I am going to do :-(

Edit: The ram I have:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145440
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820227039

It's gone up since DDR-2 is becoming mainstream