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Old 08-14-2003, 03:54 PM   #1
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Memory Help!!!

What is better to get...2 sticks of 256 mb DDR, or 1 stick of 512 mb DDR?
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Old 08-14-2003, 03:58 PM   #2
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2 sticks will make troubleshooting the memory easier should the need ever arise.
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It's sometimes cheaper to get the 2 sticks. It's slightly better to have just one stick, but if your motherboard supports dual DDR, I wouldn't worry about it.
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is there any difference in the speed?
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If you have a dual channel board, only by having two sticks will you be able to take advantage of that feature. Otherwise, it shouldn't make much difference. Running one stick might give a very slight advantage.
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Old 08-15-2003, 04:00 AM   #6
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Ya, I agree with Gonzo on that. Ifyou have Dual Channel DDR board then go for it.
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