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Old 03-08-06, 11:19 PM Thread Starter   #1
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Slower 1GBx2 vs. Faster 512x2


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
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tighter timing 512mb x 2

Examples of ram I’m currently looking at: (after rebate price is the same)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146890

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227210

also I read that 1gb sticks don’t overclock as well as 512, is that true?
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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/Produc...82E16820146890

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227210

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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i would get the 2gb one, almost the same timings
right, but what about overclocking, I need to get at least DDR450 out of these, the 512 sticks have proven themselves but not the 1GB
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Pick up 2 gigs of UCCC, it's cheap, OCs well, and will outperform any single gig for gaming and such.

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Pick up 2 gigs of UCCC, it's cheap, OCs well, and will outperform any single gig for gaming and such.
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