4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

[Sir. MatDef]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

Because 4 gigs of ram is pointless, and will continue to be pointless for some time.

Exactly, and you couldn't pay me to go over to dfi street, it's just full of d-tards who will flame you for no apperant reason or for just disagreeing with them. I recommend either http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/, or hardforum.com.

[sackynut]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

^exactly, PLUS windows 32bit cant even handle it, only registers 3.5 i think or something like that.

[imported_Wreck]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

I'll do a pros and cons.

4 x XXX:
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Pros - none

Possible cons - DDR333mhz, 2T command, instability, incompatibility
Definite cons - more expensive, no overclockability
__________________________________________________ ______

2 x XXX
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Pros - cheaper, less power, stable, runs at it's default speed, overclockability

Cons - none

There is no comparison.

[Rub-UFS-]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

Exactly, and you couldn't pay me to go over to dfi street, it's just full of d-tards who will flame you for no apperant reason or for just disagreeing with them. I recommend either http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/, or hardforum.com.

DFI Street is one of the most helpful forums I have been to for computer related help. I built my computer using that site. So don't knock it until you've asked for help.

Bottom line.. BOTH WILL WORK FINE. It always depends on your setup. I've seen both setups work very similarly in performance tests. So you can say that one way is DEFINITELY better than the other because BOTH work just fine.

[sackynut]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

ones things for sure about this, no matter the performance difference (2x1gb is probably like 1% better), it is not worth the money to trash 4x512 sticks for 2x1gb. the reason I got it was because it was cheaper at the time, and I was planning on only have 1gb, until bf2 owned it.

[imported_Wreck]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

So you can say that one way is DEFINITELY better than the other

Yes, I sure can. Having 2x is definetly better than 4x.

ones things for sure about this, no matter the performance difference (2x1gb is probably like 1% better), it is not worth the money to trash 4x512 sticks for 2x1gb. the reason I got it was because it was cheaper at the time, and I was planning on only have 1gb, until bf2 owned it.

You actually got really lucky that you can run 1T with all 4 dimms filled. Who in this thread is suggesting to trash 4x512mb? What I'm saying is if he's upgrading and has no DDR400 or has a set of 2 x 512mb to get 2x1Gb.

I sold my old set of G.skill 2 x 512 DDR550 LE's for about $250 and bought a set of 2 x 1Gb Mushkin for $260. Total cost of upgrade $10.

[Rub-UFS-]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

LOL Alright, you caught my typo. I meant to say you CANNOT say one is definitely better. It was late, and I was tired. Go to the site I provided and check out some benchmarks, or any tech help site for that matter. You will see that it does NOT matter if you have 4x512 or 2x1. Of course depending on the type and speed of the RAM and processor.

[lil_jimmy_norton]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

I'll do a pros and cons.

4 x XXX:
--------------------
Pros - none

Possible cons - DDR333mhz, 2T command, instability, incompatibility
Definite cons - more expensive, no overclockability
__________________________________________________ ______

2 x XXX
------------------
Pros - cheaper, less power, stable, runs at it's default speed, overclockability

Cons - none

There is no comparison.

4x512 will have tighter timings.

[imported_Wreck]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

4x512 will have tighter timings.

Yeah thats true but I was trying leave the option open of 4 x 1Gb.

Here are some benchmarks supporting 2x1Gb:

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/mem...2gb-ram_7.html

[Rub-UFS-]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

4x512 will have tighter timings.

Wow, do you guys know anything about computers... at all?

Tighter timings depends on the type of RAM and speed.
It has nothing to do w/ how many sticks you have in the DIMM slots.

My default timings (Crucial Ballistix PC4000 3-3-3-8 @ 250)
These are considered 'OK' timings. Tighter would be 2-2-5-2 for example. G.Skill usually has tight default timings.

Take a look at the DFI Overclocking Database here: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10195

And for once, please post your comments with proof to back up what you're saying. Because all I've seen so far is diarrhea of the mouth.

[imported_Wreck]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

Wow, do you guys know anything about computers... at all?

Tighter timings depends on the type of RAM and speed.

I'm not going to be an ass, but you are misunderstanding him. What he means is that 4x would have better timings if you buy a set of 512mb with the tightest timings available (2-2-2-5), and a set of 1Gb with the tightest timings available (2-3-2-5). In general the expensive high end less dense 512mb modules have tighter timings than their 1Gb counterparts. Jimmy knows plenty about computers.

And for once, please post your comments with proof to back up what you're saying. Because all I've seen so far is diarrhea of the mouth.

I just posted proof.

What is the point of posting the DFI street database?

[Rub-UFS-]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

What is the point of posting the DFI street database?

Just to show that 2x1 will yield the same results as 4x512.
Why are you so concerned about tighter timings? You should look for performance, how high you can clock, and stability. If he's not overclocking, then another 2x512 set of the same stuff will work fine.

I apologize for blowing up, but I'm a little hot-headed.
Just don't around telling people one is definitely better than the other because both will work FINE. That is all I'm trying to say.

[imported_Wreck]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

Just don't around telling people one is definitely better than the other because both will work FINE. That is all I'm trying to say.

I'll continue to tell people that 2 x 1Gb is better than 4 x 512mb because it is. You have posted no proof to the contrary. I've posted quite a few pros and cons as well as a website link directly comparing 2 x 1Gb vs. 4 x 512mb using the exact same timings in a controlled environment. Im sure that isn't the case on DFI street.

I'm done with this thread.

[Rub-UFS-]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

I'll continue to tell people that 2 x 1Gb is better than 4 x 512mb because it is. Not always. You have posted no proof to the contrary. Did you even look at my site I posted? I've posted quite a few pros and cons as well as a website link directly comparing 2 x 1Gb vs. 4 x 512mb using the exact same timings in a controlled environment. For a few games, great. But can YOU tell the difference in performance? Nope, probably not. That is what I have been saying. Im sure that isn't the case on DFI street. The link I posted is a collaboration of ALL the people who have done their own overclocks. All have different equipment, and all have a great machine after all is said and done.

I'm done with this thread. Bye:hi:

You need to look at this situation more objectively rather than subjectively. There are other opinions and facts other than your own.

[lil_jimmy_norton]

Re: 4-512MB Vs. 2-1GB of RAM

Wow, do you guys know anything about computers... at all?

Tighter timings depends on the type of RAM and speed.
It has nothing to do w/ how many sticks you have in the DIMM slots.

My default timings (Crucial Ballistix PC4000 3-3-3-8 @ 250)
These are considered 'OK' timings. Tighter would be 2-2-5-2 for example. G.Skill usually has tight default timings.

Take a look at the DFI Overclocking Database here: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10195

And for once, please post your comments with proof to back up what you're saying. Because all I've seen so far is diarrhea of the mouth.

Excuse me?

Go look at the timings for 512MB sticks, then go look at timings for 1GB sticks.

I wasn't sayng one was beteer than the other, Wreck has said that there are no advantages to 4x512, and I listed one, that is all.