DDR Question

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Del

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I'm on a $400 budget, not $2K or something. But I want a strong computer even if it's not monster.

I'm looking for ram that will fit into this budget (at least 1 gb) and I'm not sure if I should go DDR2 or 3. I'm guessing three is just newer and more expencive but that's just a guess. Also, with DDR2 what's the difference between 1060 and 800? I read the sticky but didn't understand it well enough.
 
Thank you!
Oh, and what's the difference between buying two ram sticks and buying them as a pack(dual-something)?
 
Usually the price is the only difference between a dual channel kit and individual sticks. Either will run dual channel if the memory controller supports it and installed in the right channels.

$400 isn't a lot to work with but you can still build an OK system, what do you plan to use the computer for?
 
Basically, When you Dual Channel ram, your allowing the ram to run at double the speed than just having the one stick, or 2 Unmatched sticks

Dual Channel = 128
Single Channel = 64

I cant remember the Units it is in so ill leave em out for someone too add in.
 
K3rupt said:
Basically, When you Dual Channel ram, your allowing the ram to run at double the speed than just having the one stick, or 2 Unmatched sticks

Dual Channel = 128
Single Channel = 64

I cant remember the Units it is in so ill leave em out for someone too add in.
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Well it doesnt double your speed, with DDR the memory controller is able to read and write to a stick of ram at the same time instead of one having to wait for the other, but dual channel the memory controller is able to read and write to 2 sticks of ram at the same time and split the data between the two.
 
StrangleHold said:
Well it doesnt double your speed, with DDR the memory controller is able to read and write to a stick of ram at the same time instead of one having to wait for the other, but dual channel the memory controller is able to read and write to 2 sticks of ram at the same time and split the data between the two.
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So if i buy two of the same stick it will dual just like a kit?


Cromewell said:
Usually the price is the only difference between a dual channel kit and individual sticks. Either will run dual channel if the memory controller supports it and installed in the right channels.

$400 isn't a lot to work with but you can still build an OK system, what do you plan to use the computer for?
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Net (10+ firefox tabs though), digital pics the rare game. Mostly if it can do serious multi-tasking and handle abuse I'll be happy. Oh, and I looking for all new because I've only had used computers before.
 
The RAM mentioned on the previous page doesn't have heatsinks, which is best for that kind of ram, copper or alunimum?
 
Del said:
The RAM mentioned on the previous page doesn't have heatsinks, which is best for that kind of ram, copper or alunimum?
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Copper is a better conductor of heat, so it would be the best choice. However RAM doesnt usually get hot enough to warrant it's own heatsink, unless you are doing some overclocking and voltage adjustments.
 
[-0MEGA-];749090 said:
Copper is a better conductor of heat, so it would be the best choice. However RAM doesnt usually get hot enough to warrant it's own heatsink, unless you are doing some overclocking and voltage adjustments.
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my RAM at full load non overclocked at 1100 MHz does about.... 34C I think. about 42C fully overclocked though :(
 
$400 isn't a lot to work with but since you only need a light weight video card it's do able. Any preference for AMD/Intel or just which ever is cheaper for better? Or do you have most of the system picked out and ar ejust looking at RAM now?
 
Na, I'm just trying to come up with something. I have a $100 margin ($400-$500 budget total) but I'd like to save that for shipping and extras like a card reader and flashdrives.


I would prefer Intel cpu and Gigabyte mobo but I just want a computer that will fly though abuse and hit anything I throw at it. Durable and multitasking.
 
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