Memory questions...

[Draccius]

I have a copy of questions concerning memory for the system that I am building.

I am going to be running an AMD 64 3400+ and I know dual channel doesn't work with it. However, I want 1GB of RAM and I am trying to figure out if it would be better to get a 1GB kit or 2 512MB sticks (seperate). It's a bit cheaper to go for the seperates:

Dual: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=85020-22

Single: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=85020

Also, as I am not overclocking, does everyone reccomend going with the PC3500 or would it make no difference if I went with PC3200?

Thanks for you help!

 

[Dundain]

I'd recommend just getting the 1Gb stick. It gives you more room to upgrade even though it might cost a few bucks more. Also, if you do plan on overclocking its generally easier to overclock one stick than it is two. If price is the same between PC3500 and PC3200 then get the 3500, otherwise why not save a few bucks there.

 

[nitromullet]

Originally posted by: Dundain
I'd recommend just getting the 1Gb stick. It gives you more room to upgrade even though it might cost a few bucks more. Also, if you do plan on overclocking its generally easier to overclock one stick than it is two. If price is the same between PC3500 and PC3200 then get the 3500, otherwise why not save a few bucks there.

That isn't what he is asking... He wants to know whether to buy a more expensive "matched pair" 2 x 512 kit, or to just pick up 2 separately packaged sticks of identical RAM.

I got my Corsair RAM in separates, and it works fine. If you aren't OC'ing PC3200 is fine. However, it appears that the PC3500 is less than the same PC3200 on zipzoomfly.