Geil 2x512 DDR (Dual Channel?)

salvy41 · 6 Feb 2007 at 00:33

I am probably going to get the GeIL 1GB (2x512MB) PC3200 Value Dual Channel Kit CAS2.5, and I was wondering which would be more beneficial:

Having those 2 sticks including my current stick (Kingston KVR400 512 PC3200 CAS2.5) running together on the mb.

or just having the 2 Geil 512s running dual channel.

I've been told having the 3x512 will give me better performance. My mobo is ASUS P4P800VM

salvy41 · 7 Feb 2007 at 20:01

Can anyone advise me?

vocch · 7 Feb 2007 at 22:32

Try it both ways and run Sisoftware sandra and bench the mem to see what gives highest bandwidth.

salvy41 · 8 Feb 2007 at 00:11

Good idea, thanks!

I have another question though. Since I only really want 1GB, would it be safe to get the GeIL 512MB PC3200 Value CAS2.5 400mhz and have it running in dual channel with my Kingston (KVR400X64C25/512) PC3200 CAS2.5 400mhz?