1 Gig (2x512) PC2700 to 512MB DDR400(2x256) in Dual Channel?

[Marek21]

Hi guys,
Right now I've got 2 no name sticks of 512MB PC2700 hooked up to my rig (P4 2.4b @ 2.8, Asus P4P800 deluxe). I'm thinking about upgrading the memory and I want to check on what my best route would be. I'm looking to spend under $200. Would it be a good idea to buy a dual-pack(2x256) of DDR400 RAM and slap it in the dual channel slots? Do you guys have any other suggestions?

Thanks!

[alpha_gamer]

Go for the dual channel. But if you're going to be getting some don't get less RAM than you already have.

[Marek21]

So it's not worth scrapping the 1 Gig of slower RAM for the faster 512MB of RAM in dual channel?

[alpha_gamer]

I don't think so. There is a performance increase when you run in dual channel but it's not worth cutting your RAM in half for.

[Marek21]

Would you still say the same thing if I had 1 gig of PC2100 right now? I'm just curious to see how the logic goes even though I agree with what you're saying.