memory question

[gc511]

is there any difference if i have 2 128MB SDRAM Dimms compared to 1 256MB SDRAM dimm? assuming both are the same make and brand.

i notice taht buying 2 128MB dimms is cheaper than buying 1 256MB dimm. is the reason b/c of taking up DIMM slots ors omething? or is there actual differnece in performance? would having 1 dimm instead of 2 make it better for overclocking? these are just some subtle questions that crossed my mind since i never had more than 1 Dimm in my computer before.

 

[Tetsuo316]

there shouldn't be any performance difference between the two AFAIK, but i'm not positive. the reason that 2 sticks is cheaper than one is partly because of the amount of slots and partly due to the fabrication process. 256 is two-sided. i would guess that having 1 stick would be easier to overclock/more stable since it's just one less thing for the system to talk to. again, i don't have any experience with two dimms, but these are my guesses. it sounds like we are thinking along the same lines though.

 

[ElectricLegs]

No real difference if the memory works for you. It's mostly about the slots available. Some M/Bs have to use registered 256 mb dimms and some cheaper 256 dimms only work in newer Via chipset M/Bs.(same brand even) Try www.mcglen.com and check the M/B compatability list.