scotch740

Currently I have CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512mb) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300)
Timing (According to CPU-z) 5-5-5-15

I want to get some more ram. Should I go with.
CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300)
And keep using what I have now. Giving me 3 GB

OR

Should I go with
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Timing 4-4-4-12
And just have 2GB of better ram.

I am not a heavy user, mainly internet browsing/multi tasking, some older games, some photo shop stuff and occasional video editing. I am running XP but plan to go to Vista.

Current specs are
ASUS P5N-E SLI
C2d 6400
1GB DDR2 5300

So whats better More ram or less but better quality and higher speed.

ComputerGuru64x2

I would definetly go with the Corsair XMS2 because one it is DDR800, and it probably has better timings, and you can overclock it.

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imsati

For what you described your use as, and with moving to Vista, I'd just say get the 2 GB. You don't need performance RAM if you're not gaming (especially with older games) or video editing everyday, but if you want 800 Mhz, then grab it. I have 3 Gigs right now (missed that part in the first-read through) and only noticed a slight difference with certain apps while using XP.

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Gigabyte EP31-DS3L | E4500 | Masscool HSF paired with AS-5
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Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 7.10

You do realize that everytime PC eye Posts, God kicks a puppy, and every time someone takes his advice, He smothers a kitten in front of a child, right?
http://www.computerforum.com/114761-...tml#post922619

imsati

Ok, I really need to look at the Post/Preview buttons before clicking...

Anyway, in finishing... I have 3 Gigs right now with XP. 2 x 512 are 533, and 2 x 1024 are 667. I noticed very little difference between the 2 Gigs of 667 and the 3 Gigs of 533. I don't game, and don't do video editing, though I do run several programs at once and not one issue.

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Gigabyte EP31-DS3L | E4500 | Masscool HSF paired with AS-5
80 GB SATA2 x 2 | e-GeForce 7100 GS | CM Elite 330 (gorgeous!)
Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 7.10

You do realize that everytime PC eye Posts, God kicks a puppy, and every time someone takes his advice, He smothers a kitten in front of a child, right?
http://www.computerforum.com/114761-...tml#post922619