are there disadvantages of large RAM sticks?

**Archangel** · 09-17-2006, 03:38 PM

well.. im thinking of getting new RAM, so i can overclock a bit more

im thinking of getting 2x 1Gb or 2x 2Gb. but,.. are there any disadvantages on large RAM sticks? ( like higher latenchy's, or whatever?)
the RAm would be Kingston (Matched pair's of RAM)

Iluvpenguins · 09-17-2006, 04:20 PM

I dont think theres a noticeable difference at all.And why get 4gb of ram,is it really necessary?

**Archangel** · 09-17-2006, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iluvpenguins

I dont think theres a noticeable difference at all.And why get 4gb of ram,is it really necessary?

well.. its either 2Gb (1x 1Gb) or 4Gb ( 2x 2Gb).
Im just wondering, the prices vare quite a lot over here atm, and sometimes the 4Gb is just $20 more expensive than the 2Gb ( and i think thats worth it, since i play Flight simpulator's etc quite a lot

)

Saurian · 09-17-2006, 06:03 PM

Sounds like you're choosing between a high quality, high speed 2x1GB kit and a low quality, way-lower-speed 2x2GB. The extra 2GB isn't "necessary" yet. I'd say get the best 2x1GB kit you can get before you sacrifice to get another 2 gig.

SirKenin · 09-17-2006, 08:51 PM

Kingston does not exactly take the performance crown. It's budget RAM. It gets you buy, but doesn't exactly win any records.

Bobo · 09-17-2006, 09:21 PM

You will most definitely not need 4GB with flight simulators. You most likely don't even need 2GB

**Archangel** · 09-17-2006, 10:05 PM

well.. could we get back onto topic? there are no disadvantages of bigger ram modules?

**The_Other_One** · 09-17-2006, 10:10 PM

I assume you're upgrading the motherboard in your sig? I don't feel like waiting for the manual to download, but that board apparently can support UP TO 4G RAM. Usally, a motherboard's max RAM capacity is divided out between the slots(I'm sure there's a better way to say this

) But in other words, I suspect that board can only accept 4x1G chips, and not 2x2G...

**Archangel** · 09-17-2006, 11:47 PM

well... i was thinking of getting another motherboard yes.. i just havnt found a good s939 overclocking SLI board yet

Ku-sama · 09-18-2006, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

well... i was thinking of getting another motherboard yes.. i just havnt found a good s939 overclocking SLI board yet

my motherboard is a GREAT overclocker probably THE best id say IMO

09-17-2006, 03:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Archangel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 22 Posts: 9,886	are there disadvantages of large RAM sticks? well.. im thinking of getting new RAM, so i can overclock a bit more im thinking of getting 2x 1Gb or 2x 2Gb. but,.. are there any disadvantages on large RAM sticks? ( like higher latenchy's, or whatever?) the RAm would be Kingston (Matched pair's of RAM) __________________ Don't hit me with them negative waves so early in the morning.

09-17-2006, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,293	I dont think theres a noticeable difference at all.And why get 4gb of ram,is it really necessary? __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

09-17-2006, 06:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Saurian Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oskaloosa/Pleasantville, Iowa Age: 23 Posts: 552	Sounds like you're choosing between a high quality, high speed 2x1GB kit and a low quality, way-lower-speed 2x2GB. The extra 2GB isn't "necessary" yet. I'd say get the best 2x1GB kit you can get before you sacrifice to get another 2 gig. __________________ Intel 3.2Ghz P4 MSI PM8M3-V GF FX5900XT 128MB 512 MB CXMS Dell 20.1" Widescreen LCD Need...upgrades....:)

09-17-2006, 10:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Archangel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 22 Posts: 9,886	well.. could we get back onto topic? there are no disadvantages of bigger ram modules? __________________ Don't hit me with them negative waves so early in the morning.

09-17-2006, 10:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,418	I assume you're upgrading the motherboard in your sig? I don't feel like waiting for the manual to download, but that board apparently can support UP TO 4G RAM. Usally, a motherboard's max RAM capacity is divided out between the slots(I'm sure there's a better way to say this ) But in other words, I suspect that board can only accept 4x1G chips, and not 2x2G... __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

09-17-2006, 08:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	Kingston does not exactly take the performance crown. It's budget RAM. It gets you buy, but doesn't exactly win any records.

09-17-2006, 09:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bobo banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 18 Posts: 6,623	You will most definitely not need 4GB with flight simulators. You most likely don't even need 2GB

09-17-2006, 11:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Archangel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 22 Posts: 9,886	well... i was thinking of getting another motherboard yes.. i just havnt found a good s939 overclocking SLI board yet __________________ Don't hit me with them negative waves so early in the morning.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Ram Help	td6o4	Computer Memory and Hard Drives	5	01-25-2006 03:43 AM
How do I find out how many pins my RAM sticks have?	Liam	Computer Memory and Hard Drives	2	01-21-2006 05:13 PM
Interesting use of excess RAM.	gamerman4	Computer Memory and Hard Drives	5	11-26-2005 05:47 PM
Quick question on upgrading notebook ram	Pck21	Computer Memory and Hard Drives	3	11-03-2005 09:36 PM
Rebuilding computer, RAM question	Greg J.	Computer Memory and Hard Drives	9	07-18-2004 11:38 AM