which is better? 2x 512mb or 1x 1gb

[palaiyot]

which is better? 2x 512mb or 1x 1gb

 

[daisymtc]

If your MB support Dual Channel, 2 x 512MB is better. If not, get one stick of 1 GB is cheaper

 

[Zangetsu]

If your MB support Dual Channel, 2 x 512MB is better. If not, get one stick of 1 GB is cheaper

Same opinion

Zangetsu

 

[Cromewell]

It also depends on if you are planning to get another 1GB stick later on. If you want 1GB now and are just waiting until you can afford 2GB then a 1GB stick now is better.

 

[Geoff]

Basically what everyone else said. If you have a dual-channel ready motherboard, then buy 2x512MB only if you don't plan to upgrade to 2GB shortly. If you do plan to, then buy a 1GB stick and buy another one later on.

 

[palaiyot]

does all DDR's with the same brands have the same timings? timings is important last time I insert 2 ddr's with different brands it didnot boot, my pc just beeps.

my board by the was is ASUS P4S800D-X and its dual channel

 

[hermeslyre]

does all DDR's with the same brands have the same timings? timings is important last time I insert 2 ddr's with different brands it didnot boot, my pc just beeps.

my board by the was is ASUS P4S800D-X and its dual channel

No, the timings will differ. You can buy a dual channel set if you want to be sure, or you can just buy two DIMMS of the same exact make.