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Slower 1GBx2 vs. Faster 512x2

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I’m sorry if this was discussed already but I couldn’t find a related thread.

Since 1 GB sticks achieve more relaxed timings then 512mb sticks, which setup will be better for overall computer performance:
more relaxed timing 1gb x 2
or
tighter timing 512mb x 2

Examples of ram I’m currently looking at: (after rebate price is the same)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146890

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227210

also I read that 1gb sticks don’t overclock as well as 512, is that true?
 
CHECKERED said:
I’m sorry if this was discussed already but I couldn’t find a related thread.

Since 1 GB sticks achieve more relaxed timings then 512mb sticks, which setup will be better for overall computer performance:
more relaxed timing 1gb x 2
or
tighter timing 512mb x 2

Examples of ram I’m currently looking at: (after rebate price is the same)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146890

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227210

also I read that 1gb sticks don’t overclock as well as 512, is that true?

i would get the 2gb one, almost the same timings
 
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