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07-05-2005, 01:23 AM
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1GB(3200) or 1.5GB(2700) of Ram?
Hi,
I just bought 2x 512mb DDR400 PC3200... so i have configured these dual channel, and i have completely removed my old PC2700 512mb. Here is my question: Since my computer will only run as fast as it's slowest link, which is a better config... just the 2 PC3200's or the 2 PC3200's AND the PC2700? I have tried both configurations and I THINK the fastest one is w/ just the 2 PC3200's. I do run games on this pc, right now i have Need For Speed Underground 2 and Far Cry. I have been able to change the display settings in both games since i have installed the new ram. When I receive my new ATi 9800 Pro AIW card I will be installing GTA San Andreas and Half Life 2. I did a test of how much ram was being used during gameplay of NFS U2, and it was only 366mb. I am thinking that 1gb is plenty for me and there is no reason to drag down the speed to 2700 (btw, my motherboard supports 3200 max). But maybe I am wrong and I should throw the other slower 512mb in as well, especially when I get my new Vid Card and i install the new games.... your thoughts please....thanks! 
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My Computer... :cool: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= AMD Athlong XP 2400 2.0Ghz Gigabyte nForce2 Motherboard GA-7N400-L 2x 512mb DDR400 PC3200 Samsung (Dual Channel:Yes) Maxtor 80gb 7200RPM NTFS (WIN XP Pro SP2) Maxtor 300gb 7200RPM FAT32 Lite-On DVD-/+RW 8x4x8x CDRW Aopen CDRW 52x24x52x ASUS V9520 Nvidia GeForce 5200 (say your prayers you pos, just ordered an ATi Radeon 9800 Pro AIW...hehehe) Last edited by turtlesti; 07-05-2005 at 01:24 AM. Reason: i cant spell, lol |
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07-05-2005, 02:11 AM
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stick with ur dual channel.
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07-05-2005, 06:09 AM
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yeah but you're running pc3200 LOL
u can benmark the 2x512 ddr3200 and then benchmark the 2x512+512 but the winner probably gonna be in DUAL CHANNEL.
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07-10-2005, 03:56 PM
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