Stay with 2GB or go to 4GB?

[Nyamekye]

Howdy,

I've been debating if I should install 2 extra GBs (1GB x 2 dimms) to my system. I currently have 2 GB already.

This is the issue, I'm using DDR1 and I have a dual channel memory controller. However, if I install more than two dimms (like 4) the performance degrades from DDR400 to DDR333.

My motherboard (the DFI RDX200 CF-DR) has the amazing ability to run 4 dimms at 1T at DDR400 with a BIT! of tweaking. But, will doubling my memory space increase my performance?

I have plans to turn the computer into a communications server, again however, communications applications like ventrilo aren't ram heavy. I also have plans of turning it into a media center PC instead.

My computers able to run Crysis, GoW, etc. but I'm trying to keep this system game capable for a few more years... So again, should I add more memory?

Right now I can overclock my 2 dimms to DDR500 which give enough performance to run Crysis, GoW flawlessly. Or I can upgrade to 4 DDR400 dimms with 4GB.

System Info:
MoBo - DFI RDX200 CF-DR
Ram - PNY (2) x 1GB Valueram (my motherboard can do amazing things to value ram)
CPU - AMD X2 4200+ (overclocked to 2500mhz with a 250mhz fsb)
GPU - ATI 3870 (overclocked)

Ask for any additional info...thank you

 

[DSF]

What has your computer been unable to do that you think more RAM will help with?

 

[Nyamekye]

Just trying to max my pc out.

 

[Nyamekye]

Problem solved, sorta.

Apparently my computers first and third slots are *damaged* anywany, so its impossble to get more than 2 x 1gb stick in it. However, dram ram drive strength allows it to magically post...but not stablely without sacrificing preformance. 1t >> 2t.

Anyway, I've been doing some research and I plan to go with the 3gb solution (2 x 1gb, 2 x 512mb). When I feel like dealing with the bios again.

Thank you for the help...