I need 1GB of RAM

[Event]

I need 1GB of RAM. UT2004 just takes too much time to load maps and my comp runs very slow with bitcomet, firefox with multiple tabs, photoshop, winamp, and trillian running at the same time, which I have open much of the time.

So here's my dilema: Buy 1 more stick of OCZ Enhanced Latency Series 512MB PC-3200 Platinum Edition (2-3-2-5 1T) (I currently have 2 256MB sticks of this stuff and only 1 slot open...) for $108 or just ditch the expensive RAM and go for a 1GB dual-channel kit of Mushkin PC3200 (2.5-3-3) for $136.

I don't really overclock anymore, and even when I did, I never increased any voltage. I just upped the FSB to 190-ish. Not much of an improvement. I don't have the heatsink (stock) to get it any higher.

So should I go for the expensive RAM (no dual-channel) or should I go for the cheaper RAM (with dual-channel) and If I wanted to, I could up it to 1280MB with no dual-channeling, if Mushkin and OCZ decide to play well together.

thoughts/opinions/suggestions?

 

[Solid Fro]

Dual Channel, if your mobo supports it.

 

[VT]

Dual Channel, if your mobo supports it.

I too would recommend the same thing.

 

[Ev0]

Yep, dual channel would be the better way to go. More data flowing through=better performance.

 

[Event]

Aight, thanks for your opinions. I just don't know what to do with my current ram. I might just sell it on ebay. If only my mobo had 4 RAM slots...

 

[cardude2004]

Sell your current ram on eBay or something and get some dual channel ram.

 

[livemusic]

Aight, thanks for your opinions. I just don't know what to do with my current ram. I might just sell it on ebay. If only my mobo had 4 RAM slots...

I´m willing to accept a donation.

 

[VT]

You could always shove it into another computer lying around the house ..