Memory Upgrade Options

[dabeast]

OK I have decided I want to upgrade from 1Gb to 2 in the memory department in the semi near future.

I have a A8n-SLI Deluxe
3000+ Athlon 64 (Winchester Im pretty sure)

This is what I currently have installed:

mushkin Value 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146299

So for 80$ I can buy a second kit.

Im fairly worried about the memory controller issues that are commonly pointed out using 4 sticks with various nforce4 boards. As well as the fact that the kit currectly installed is 6+ months old.

Cost is a pretty major concern but I will do whats right. That said is the only real option buying a 2Gb kit ( 2X1024) and scrapping my 1GB kit?

I Dont currently overclock and dont intend to. But I have in the past and would happily play with the memory timings if I was sure I wouldnt end up with a nightmare on my hands.

Mostly looking for opinions and feedback. Anything offered is appreciated.

 

[goobernoodles]

bump.. I'm in the same boat.

 

[suicidalpigeon]

you can sell the current kit and replace it with the 2x1024's, but losing t1 and 3200 is nothing to commit suicide over, in other words, it's tolerable.

 

[dabeast]

I would think it would be noticable goign from 400 to 333 AND losing T1. Maybe im misunderstanding. Also what about the report that boards are simply unstable with 4 sticks? is that just a few localized but loud reports?