1GB(3200) or 1.5GB(2700) of Ram?

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turtlesti

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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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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.
 
1GB(3200) or 1.5GB(2700) of Ram?
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1GB of PC3200 for most stuff ... if yer doing stuff that is limited by RAM quantitiy (i.e., heavy photoshop, premier, encoding etc) than the 1.5GB PC2700 is better

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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And what happens if the benchmark is a MPEG4-->MPEG2(DVD) encode? hehe
 
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