Question about DDR Memory Please.....

[Jacin]

Would two sticks of 512MB Crucial DDR 2700 at 2.5,(Part#-CT6464Z335), be able to compete successfully against two sticks of Corsair 256MB DDR 3200 at 2, (Part#- CMX256A-3200LLPT). I am just wondering if the extra 512MB of Crucial would boost the systems performance enough to put it on par with the Corsair. Thanks

 

[TheBDB]

It depends on a couple of things, such as the motherboard you are using and what applications you are running.

 

[Jacin]

I have narrowed the motherboard down to either the Asus A7N8X Deluxe or the MSI K7N2G-ILSR. As far as Application goes, you name it I want to be able to run it, from Gaming to Paintshop to Spreadsheets etc. This is the second system I am building and although I have not done any Overclocking, I have made sure to put in the proper heatsinks and case fans in case I ever wanted to. So for now, not looking to Overclock but will build the system as if I were going to.

 

[Bovinicus]

1GB of memory is starting to become useful. If you don't plan on overclocking, then the Crucial memory will most likely be able to run at those aggressive timings anyway. I would go with the 1GB, especially if you don't plan on upgrading your memory for a little while. I have never had to use more than 512MB of memory, but I have come close enough times that I would get 1GB.

I have heard that BF1942 and SimCity 4 benefit from 1GB of memory, but have no personal experince to back that up.

 

[Jacin]

Bump...Thanks for the responses.

 

[RaynorWolfcastle]

While not precisely what you're asking, check out the thread I put up in the CPU/OC forum I'm sure it'll help you make your decision one way or another
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[JHeiderman]

For what it's worth I just made the jump to 1gig of DDR. My 512meg stick of Crucial should be here in a few days. We are at the point where 1gig of ram will be of benefit to some programs (games mostly). I think that in the long run you'll see better gains from more ram than you will from less ram with slightly faster timings.

- J