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Old 10-14-03, 08:06 PM Thread Starter   #1
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How much memory 512 or 1024MB?


I'm looking at getting PC3700 Buffalo and would like to know would I be able bench higher? Would I notic any diffrence and is there any OC performance gains to having more memory?
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512MB is more likely to get you a higher O/C.

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Larger memory makes it more difficult to OC in many setups. If your web surfing, playing games and doing office type work, mp3 rips, 512MB should be plenty. You won't see any additional benchmark speeds just cause you have more memory.

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Thanks so what memory would be best for a high FBS.
PC3700 or PC3500?
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