better to have 4 x 512 or 2 x 1 gig

r3dh3adkid · 07-06-2006, 05:50 PM

I would like to know if it is better to have 4 512s or if it is better to have 2 1 gigs.

If you had 4 x 512s it would split it all up right and so therefor each stick wouldnt have to handle as much and theoretically allow for a much higher max load right?

the 2 sticks of 1 gig would allow for the same amout of memory....yea...i dunno what im really saying.

but is it better to have 4 x 512 or 2 x 1gig

kgod86 · 07-06-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by r3dh3adkid

I would like to know if it is better to have 4 512s or if it is better to have 2 1 gigs.

If you had 4 x 512s it would split it all up right and so therefor each stick wouldnt have to handle as much and theoretically allow for a much higher max load right?

the 2 sticks of 1 gig would allow for the same amout of memory....yea...i dunno what im really saying.

but is it better to have 4 x 512 or 2 x 1gig

the 2 1gigs, filling up all slots will cause your memory to run in 2t

{LSK} Otacon · 07-06-2006, 06:27 PM

Yes go with the 2 1 gigs.

Dr Studly · 07-06-2006, 06:35 PM

2 1 g is more upgradable

bflat450 · 07-08-2006, 06:24 AM

Go with the 2 1GB cards. That way you can upgrade to more without all your slots being occupied.

Arm_Pit · 07-08-2006, 07:08 AM

Having two stiicks would let them run in T1, and 4 sticks would let it run in T2, T1 is faster, and not to mention its betetr in the long run because later you can upgrade to 4GB's.

Motoxrdude · 07-08-2006, 07:09 AM

Ever read that "how many people it takes to change a lightbulb" thread? Jeez!

Arm_Pit · 07-08-2006, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Motoxrdude

Ever read that "how many people it takes to change a lightbulb" thread? Jeez!

If you were com,pltly unsure about something, would you radther have one person say somehting, or 3 people say the same thing to confirm it so you know its true and right?

Motoxrdude · 07-08-2006, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Arm_Pit

If you were com,pltly unsure about something, would you radther have one person say somehting, or 3 people say the same thing to confirm it so you know its true and right?

Actually there was 5, but W/e.

Arm_Pit · 07-08-2006, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Motoxrdude

Actually there was 5, but W/e.

Is it that relevent? It was an example, Not to mention that all 5 weren't explaing the reasoning the same.

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r3dh3adkid Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 19 Posts: 97	better to have 4 x 512 or 2 x 1 gig I would like to know if it is better to have 4 512s or if it is better to have 2 1 gigs. If you had 4 x 512s it would split it all up right and so therefor each stick wouldnt have to handle as much and theoretically allow for a much higher max load right? the 2 sticks of 1 gig would allow for the same amout of memory....yea...i dunno what im really saying. but is it better to have 4 x 512 or 2 x 1gig

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07-06-2006, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
{LSK} Otacon banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kansas Age: 19 Posts: 400	Yes go with the 2 1 gigs.

07-06-2006, 06:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dr Studly banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hales Corners Wisconson Age: 17 Posts: 2,435	2 1 g is more upgradable

07-08-2006, 06:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
bflat450 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 158	Go with the 2 1GB cards. That way you can upgrade to more without all your slots being occupied.

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Arm_Pit banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,299	Having two stiicks would let them run in T1, and 4 sticks would let it run in T2, T1 is faster, and not to mention its betetr in the long run because later you can upgrade to 4GB's.