OK probably my last memory question...

Shadowman0000 · 08-November-03, 04:48 AM

Are there any advantages/disadvantages to running 4x256 or 2x512MB memory?

lAnonymousl · 08-November-03, 04:58 AM

Not really, but if you think about it, the more sticks you have, the more chances one of them will perform worse than the other 3. Also, most 256MB modules are single-sided, which perform on par with 2 DS ones, but if you can manage to find double-sided 256 modules you should get a slight performance increase as opposed to 2 DS 512 MB ones instead. Here's what I'm talking about:
http://anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.html?i=1849&p=5

CRE · 08-November-03, 05:22 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but, I believe that a 1GB stick will perform better then 2 x 512's unless you've got a Dual Channel DDR Mobo...

putwig · 08-November-03, 06:06 AM

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	Originally posted by CRE Correct me if I'm wrong, but, I believe that a 1GB stick will perform better then 2 x 512's unless you've got a Dual Channel DDR Mobo...

Yes, that would be true, especially for overclocking.

However, all the usual suspects right now (canterwood, springdale, NF2) are dual channel. So, unless you are buying an older mobo without dual channel, 2 x 512 would be better than 1 x 1024.

Shadowman0000 · 08-November-03, 11:13 AM

Yes Im running Dual Channel...And I do believe the TwinX 256MB is DS. Ill find out for sure and let you know... you guys are awesome thanks.

CRE · 08-November-03, 08:48 PM

Anyway you look at it though, whether running Dual channel or not, the fewer the better. ie 2 chips for dual channel or one for non-dual channel boards.

08-November-03, 04:48 AM		#1 (permalink)
Shadowman0000 Apex Advanced Techie	OK probably my last memory question... Are there any advantages/disadvantages to running 4x256 or 2x512MB memory?

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08-November-03, 04:58 AM		#2 (permalink)
lAnonymousl The Who? Hoe	Not really, but if you think about it, the more sticks you have, the more chances one of them will perform worse than the other 3. Also, most 256MB modules are single-sided, which perform on par with 2 DS ones, but if you can manage to find double-sided 256 modules you should get a slight performance increase as opposed to 2 DS 512 MB ones instead. Here's what I'm talking about: http://anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.html?i=1849&p=5

08-November-03, 05:22 AM		#3 (permalink)
CRE Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	Correct me if I'm wrong, but, I believe that a 1GB stick will perform better then 2 x 512's unless you've got a Dual Channel DDR Mobo...

08-November-03, 11:13 AM		#5 (permalink)
Shadowman0000 Apex Advanced Techie	Yes Im running Dual Channel...And I do believe the TwinX 256MB is DS. Ill find out for sure and let you know... you guys are awesome thanks.

08-November-03, 08:48 PM		#6 (permalink)
CRE Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	Anyway you look at it though, whether running Dual channel or not, the fewer the better. ie 2 chips for dual channel or one for non-dual channel boards.