Simple RAM question

GamerMan2.0 · 02-02-2007, 02:18 AM

I just read the RAM 101 section in the forum. I didnt quite know what to think about it. I was wondering if its better to fill up all 4 ram slots, (4x512) or the way Im running now (2x1gb). I took the advice I got in here and bought me the 5200+ (very nice). Its tax time so I have a little extra $$$ so I'm thinking about some ram. If I do change the ram I'm going with ddr2 800.

Thanks.

PC eye · 02-02-2007, 02:31 AM

Two larger dimms in dual channel mode always seem to run better since there is no jump over from one dimm to the next once the first becomes filled. Things actually run smoother without the tendency for memory holes or gaps in data. For the ultimate boost for CAD and other large software development applications you would go with 4 not two 1gb dimms. Some boards now run the 2gb dimms. You generally don't need that much but... that was also said about 128 256mb, and 512mb at one time.

GamerMan2.0 · 02-02-2007, 02:37 AM

Thanks EYE for that quick response. I understand that. Awesome!!!!!

PohTayToez · 02-02-2007, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

Two larger dimms in dual channel mode always seem to run better since there is no jump over from one dimm to the next once the first becomes filled. Things actually run smoother without the tendency for memory holes or gaps in data. For the ultimate boost for CAD and other large software development applications you would go with 4 not two 1gb dimms. Some boards now run the 2gb dimms. You generally don't need that much but... that was also said about 128 256mb, and 512mb at one time.

FALSE ASSUMPTION.

In the first post, nowhere does he say anything about dual channel. It's up in the air whether his RAM runs it or not.

Second post, PC Eye, no offense against him, makes a post that clearly shoes that he is assuming that GM2.0 is running dual channel.

StrangleHold · 02-02-2007, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PohTayToez

It's up in the air whether his RAM runs it or not.

The board is dual channel (not) the ram!! If the ram has close to the same spec. the (board) will run them in dual channel mode!

**Cromewell** · 02-02-2007, 02:38 AM

It's better to run 2x1GB, that lets you run at 1T command rate (better performance, not a ton better but better none-the-less).

PohTayToez · 02-02-2007, 05:54 AM

He didn't mention if he was in dual channel now did he? 4 x 512 dual channel would be faster than 2 x 1gb not dual channel, wouldn't it... with 2 x 1gb dual channel being the optimum? Or 1 x 2gb?

StrangleHold · 02-02-2007, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PohTayToez

He didn't mention if he was in dual channel now did he? 4 x 512 dual channel would be faster than 2 x 1gb not dual channel, wouldn't it... with 2 x 1gb dual channel being the optimum? Or 1 x 2gb?

What are you talking about? why would he not run in dual channel with two 1gb sticks!

**Cromewell** · 02-02-2007, 06:00 AM

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He didn't mention if he was in dual channel now did he? 4 x 512 dual channel would be faster than 2 x 1gb not dual channel

Yes, but if 4x 512MB can be run dual channel, 2x 1GB can be run dual channel as well, so I'm not seeing your point.

PohTayToez · 02-02-2007, 06:13 AM

He was asking which would be faster, which completely relies on which, if any, of his RAM is dual channel. People were giving him answers making possible false assumptions.

02-02-2007, 02:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
GamerMan2.0 New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Age: 26 Posts: 8	Simple RAM question I just read the RAM 101 section in the forum. I didnt quite know what to think about it. I was wondering if its better to fill up all 4 ram slots, (4x512) or the way Im running now (2x1gb). I took the advice I got in here and bought me the 5200+ (very nice). Its tax time so I have a little extra $$$ so I'm thinking about some ram. If I do change the ram I'm going with ddr2 800. Thanks. __________________ mobo-MSI K9N Diamond cpu-AM2 3800+ gpu-PNY Verto GeForce 7950gt 512mb ram-2x1gb ddr2 533 sound-Audigy 2Zs hd-WD 500gb sataII mon-ACER 22" widescreen Last edited by GamerMan2.0; 02-02-2007 at 02:22 AM. Reason: left something out

02-02-2007, 02:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
GamerMan2.0 New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Age: 26 Posts: 8	Thanks Thanks EYE for that quick response. I understand that. Awesome!!!!! __________________ mobo-MSI K9N Diamond cpu-AM2 3800+ gpu-PNY Verto GeForce 7950gt 512mb ram-2x1gb ddr2 533 sound-Audigy 2Zs hd-WD 500gb sataII mon-ACER 22" widescreen

02-02-2007, 02:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 11,804	It's better to run 2x1GB, that lets you run at 1T command rate (better performance, not a ton better but better none-the-less). __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in command here. www.userfriendly.org

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02-02-2007, 02:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
PC eye banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21,091	Two larger dimms in dual channel mode always seem to run better since there is no jump over from one dimm to the next once the first becomes filled. Things actually run smoother without the tendency for memory holes or gaps in data. For the ultimate boost for CAD and other large software development applications you would go with 4 not two 1gb dimms. Some boards now run the 2gb dimms. You generally don't need that much but... that was also said about 128 256mb, and 512mb at one time.

02-02-2007, 05:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
PohTayToez Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Age: 20 Posts: 3,353	He didn't mention if he was in dual channel now did he? 4 x 512 dual channel would be faster than 2 x 1gb not dual channel, wouldn't it... with 2 x 1gb dual channel being the optimum? Or 1 x 2gb?

02-02-2007, 06:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
PohTayToez Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Age: 20 Posts: 3,353	He was asking which would be faster, which completely relies on which, if any, of his RAM is dual channel. People were giving him answers making possible false assumptions.