Memory: one or two modules?

[patrickbeal]

I have just bought a P4 3.0E (I know, I know...) and a Asus P4C800 E Deluxe.

I want 512MB of RAM.

Should I buy one 512MB module or two 256MB modules?

Thanks,
Patrick

 

[charloscarlies]

Well since that Asus board is an 875 chipset (i think?)....you shouldn't even consider 1 stick. Running 2 sticks in dual channel will make a HUGE difference in memory bandwidth. So in summary....definitely get 2 sticks.

 

[Shimmishim]

take advantage of the dual channel.

use 2 sticks you'll see improved performance

 

[patrickbeal]

Just to be sure. Thanks to ya'all.