4x1Gb or 2x2Gb PC2-6400

Discussion in 'CPU, Motherboards and Memory' started by ianmullan, Nov 28, 2007.

  1. ianmullan

    ianmullan Geek Trainee

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    Hi guys,
    I'm getting 4Gb of PC2-6400.

    Which is the better option:
    4x1Gb sticks
    or
    2x2Gb sticks

    Both cost about the same.

    I'm not interested in upgrading later. By the time I'll get around to upgrading next I'll have to replace everything.
     
    ianmullan, Nov 28, 2007
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  2. OnStock

    OnStock Geek Trainee

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    I think it's better to get 2x 2 GB RAM, because:

    1. Less heat
    2. Some motherboards have issues when all RAM slots are installed.
    3. Leaving 2 slots empty is better for future :)
     
    OnStock, Nov 29, 2007
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  3. Pimp

    Pimp Captain of USS Defiant

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    I would get the 2x2GB sticks because you can upgrade in the future adding another 2x2GB giving you 8GB as you will have 2 more slots available thats if your mobo can take 8GB and if you have 64Bit OS.
     
    Pimp, Dec 5, 2007
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