More or faster memory?

JohnnyG · 17 Jun 2007 at 19:23

I currently have 2x1gb of cheapo (not even matched) pc5300 in an e6600, Asus P5b deluxe & 8800gtx system, the system is only used for gaming so would it be better to replace that with another 2x1gb of really fast stuff or would 2x2gb of decent stuff be a better and worthwhile upgrade?

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 17 Jun 2007 at 20:38

2x2GB in my opinion.

Performance RAM makes such a little difference in my experience (yes I have bought several sets of it and will not do so again).

Something like these would be good, I think:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-087-OC

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-086-OC

truebluecfc · 17 Jun 2007 at 20:50

4GB Probably

and i would choose this stuff G.Skill 4GB DDR2

Alex UK · 17 Jun 2007 at 23:08

More RAM will always be better than higher speeds. I'd go with one of the OCZ sets listed above.

JohnnyG · 18 Jun 2007 at 11:22

Cheers, I shall sort some more out then

Yellowbeard · 18 Jun 2007 at 21:52

Alex UK said:
More RAM will always be better than higher speeds. I'd go with one of the OCZ sets listed above.

Not always 100% true, especially if the user is OCing. OS limits and the type of program usage will be factors also. Obviously, if you are willing to OC, you want the most memory your system can properly manage while hitting a good OC.