I am wanting to buy some PC2100 DDR RAM. What I would like to know is how much of a performance difference exists between using 1x512 stick or 2x256? I know a stick of 512 is more expensive and performs better than 2 sticks of 256...but is it enough to pay the extra bucks? LMK thanks!
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Performance difference in DDR
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CubicZirconia
Diamond Member
You will notice no difference between 256x2 or 512x1. If you want to save money get 256x2.
MisterBombastic
Member
1 stick doesn't perform better than 2. It does offer the possibility of greater expansion though. With 2 sticks you also have a backup in case one goes bad.
If you overclock, you will only get the performance of the slowest stick if you use 2, however, that is no different from having a single stick. Buy high quality and it won't matter. Generic won't be too bad, but you have more certainty with branded.
If you overclock, you will only get the performance of the slowest stick if you use 2, however, that is no different from having a single stick. Buy high quality and it won't matter. Generic won't be too bad, but you have more certainty with branded.
