256-400 or 512-266

[jtf2]

I can't get more memory right now but I've got an opportunity to switch sticks. I currently run a 256mb samsung ddr-400 but I can grab a 512mb ddr 266. The plus side is I can always switch back later If I want. Which would you run though? All I do is gaming.
Rest of specs.

P4 3.0c
Intel D865GBF board
ATI 9600Pro 128
onboard yadda yadda...

 

[squads]

umm dont get the 266, it would be a HUGE bottleneck for your system

 

[everclock]

So you arent even running dual channel? Are you kidding me?

Right now you are only using 50% of your fsb, if you switch to DDR266, you will only be using 33% of your front side bus. You need to seriously get some dual channel RAM, and it needs to be at least ddr 400, or be able to clock that high.

 

[Speed_Mechanic2]

If your grabbing is free grabbing then there's no harm, but I wouldn't pay $30 or more for a stick of PC-2700, when there's better deals out there.