1-512mb or 2-256mb RAM

[BombaTwist]

i was wondering if it was better to have 1 512mb stick of memory or 2 256mb sticks of memory running in dual channel.

[ripken204]

2x256 if ur mobo supports dual channel, 1x512 if it doesnt

Edited August 29, 2005 by ripken204

[albator]

2x256 if ur mobo supports dual channgel, 1x512 if it doesnt

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Agree

[fireware]

512? Are you sure you want that low amount on a new(er) pc?

[ripken204]

i was thinking that too

[BombaTwist]

its low, but at least its "OK", better than 265mb anyways.

Edited August 30, 2005 by BombaTwist

[Thauzar]

That's why you should go with 1x512 so if you want to add another 512 one day, you will still have the open slot

[BombaTwist]

but i will still have those other 2 slots if i get 2x256mb, since the motherboard i will get has 4 slots =).

[Wesmosis]

how could I know that my mobo is Dual? stupid Q I know :)

[ripken204]

what mobo u have?

[Wolf_Demon]

you should get a good motherboard for a nice cheap price from newegg...and get a gig of ram..

[Thauzar]

how could I know that my mobo is Dual? stupid Q I know :)

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

There is more than one way to find out, but except reading specs on the net from the mobo's website, the simpliest thing you could do is the RTFM method...

[Read The Fckin Manual]

(old running gag among customer service representatives...)