How much RAM is worth getting for a single core 3.2ghz with a 7600GT?

alexjholland · 14 Nov 2007 at 12:13

Hey, I have an Intel 3.2Ghz. single core pentium 4, with an NVidia 7600GT I upgraded to just before summer.

I currently have 1 gig of DDR400 MHz ram, am I right in thinking its definitely my weakest link, and well worth upgrading?

If so, by how much?

I was looking at

OcUK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 PC2-8500C5 1066MHz Dual Channel Kit

1066MHz RAM Speed, CAS 5-5-5-15 Timings, 2.0-2.3v VDIMM, 1yr Warranty with OcUK.

But if you think it would be worth spending more for better performance Id do it, but is there only so much worth getting with a single core processor and a decent graphics card?

Running XP btw
Opinions appreciated!

The Running Man · 14 Nov 2007 at 12:17

er if you want to go DDR2, get this kit; http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-058-GL

if your motherboard only supports DDR1, get a 2GB kit..

Foxor` · 14 Nov 2007 at 13:35

alexjholland said:
Hey, I have an Intel 3.2Ghz. single core pentium 4, with an NVidia 7600GT I upgraded to just before summer.

I currently have 1 gig of DDR400 MHz ram, am I right in thinking its definitely my weakest link, and well worth upgrading?

If so, by how much?

I was looking at

OcUK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 PC2-8500C5 1066MHz Dual Channel Kit

1066MHz RAM Speed, CAS 5-5-5-15 Timings, 2.0-2.3v VDIMM, 1yr Warranty with OcUK.

But if you think it would be worth spending more for better performance Id do it, but is there only so much worth getting with a single core processor and a decent graphics card?

Running XP btw
Opinions appreciated!

id say your weakest link was your GPU, get a 1950pro

alexjholland · 14 Nov 2007 at 20:16

my board takes DDr2 RAM, the graphics card is gainward overclocked, that cant be bad surely?

Cob · 14 Nov 2007 at 20:29

Which motherboard do you have?

Foxor` · 14 Nov 2007 at 21:05

alexjholland said:
my board takes DDr2 RAM, the graphics card is gainward overclocked, that cant be bad surely?

7600GT's are slow mate sorry it doesnt matter how high you clock it or who made it, an X1950pro would destroy it in benchmarks...

I currently have 1 gig of DDR400 MHz ram, am I right in thinking its definitely my weakest link, and well worth upgrading?

You say you have DDR1, but then you say you can use DDR2, they dont fit in the same slots, unless you have a mobo that takes both DDR1 and DDR2,only 2 of the slots will be DDR1 and the other 2 will be DDR2, and you cant have both ddr1 and 2 in the same board at once, what motherboard do you have?

alexjholland · 14 Nov 2007 at 21:34

The motherboard has 4 slots, two for DDR1, and two for DDR2, I know that for definite.

alexjholland · 14 Nov 2007 at 22:05

Just ordered the Geil Kit NickG suggested

Foxor` · 15 Nov 2007 at 19:41

alexjholland said:
Just ordered the Geil Kit NickG suggested

you wont seen any performance increase in games, well maybe like 2-5fps

Aod · 15 Nov 2007 at 20:04

Foxor` said:
you wont seen any performance increase in games, well maybe like 2-5fps

what core architecture is your CPU? Prescott? if so, a CPU upgrade would probably see you substantial gains.

HangTime · 16 Nov 2007 at 00:21

Might be worth double checking that your motherboard supports both DDR1 and DDR2 simultaneously.

alexjholland · 16 Nov 2007 at 23:35

Yeah it's prescott, 3.2Ghz, can I get much better in that range? If so which models, how much, and much improvement?

fobose · 17 Nov 2007 at 00:14

What motherboad? I went from 1gb to 2gb on my old AGP system and it made a lot of difference! Also went from a 6600gt to a 7900GS.

alexjholland · 17 Nov 2007 at 02:05

I have an Intel 915P/G, is that the processor or board? I think the board might be MSI?

It is about two years old, I had a 6600GT until just before summer when I got the 7600GT, that made a big difference, I just tested Bioshock with my new RAM and it is definitely much smoother and more solid, feels a lot nicer, generally feel like I have a solid setup for a while longer.

bloodline76 · 19 Nov 2007 at 09:12

Get one of the cheap dual core chips and overclock. That would be your best option. They are so cheap these days.

alexjholland · 20 Nov 2007 at 02:26

That would really make any difference? And they will fit? Pick one!