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Need help with memory configuration

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Mudbone

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I am building a rig based on the Asus A8N-SLI. It will be used for general computing and gaming. I have a few questions.

1. Is 1 gig enough memory these days or should I go with 2?

2. What is the best way to configure the chips with the dual channels on this mobo? Assuming for the moment that I go with one gig, am I better off using two 512s in one channel or four 256s in both channels.

3. I am planning on going with corsair memory. After I get it set up and stable, I would like to try OCing this rig. (This will be my first time) The mobo specs for memory are "Dual-channel DDR400/333/266" Will I be able to take advantage of something faster, say the recently reviewed Corsair 4400C25?

4. Any other suggestions about selecting memory for this mobo?

TIA
 
Originally posted by: Mudbone
I am building a rig based on the Asus A8N-SLI. It will be used for general computing and gaming. I have a few questions.

1. Is 1 gig enough memory these days or should I go with 2?

2. What is the best way to configure the chips with the dual channels on this mobo? Assuming for the moment that I go with one gig, am I better off using two 512s in one channel or four 256s in both channels.

3. I am planning on going with corsair memory. After I get it set up and stable, I would like to try OCing this rig. (This will be my first time) The mobo specs for memory are "Dual-channel DDR400/333/266" Will I be able to take advantage of something faster, say the recently reviewed Corsair 4400C25?

4. Any other suggestions about selecting memory for this mobo?

TIA
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1. It should be ok. Though getting more may be a good idea if you want to splurge. I have been running a gig for a little over a year now and I have some games that get real close to it.

2. Try to go with two sticks instead of 4.

3. I don't OC so I'll leave that to somebody else.

 
512mb has been working fine for me. I don't think 2gigs would really benefit you right now as of cost to performance ration. Eventually it will once we have more advanced game. Def. buy a gig.
 
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