Should i buy corsair 2x 1gb dual channel for 250.00 or should i get the singles 110.00 each. Does it matter if i get one or pair???
plus any suggestions on memory brand????
2006-09-18 15:23:25 · 9 answers · asked by tavi 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Depends on how much each slot on your motherboard supports and whether you plan to expand later. If you do plan to expand and each slot does support at lest 1GB, go for the big stick. I like Kingston, PNY, or Corsair. I am assuming you have single slot memory banks and the motherboard does not require pairs in a bank.
2006-09-18 15:25:30 · answer #1 · answered by Joe D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you buy the two seperately then you can set them up in dual channel, which will make them run faster, so I would suggest getting the 2x 1gb memory. But both will work.
As for memory brand, any brandname is good, e.g. Corsair, Ultra, OCZ, Kingston
Also, its is important to make sure that the memory is compatible with your motherboard. The motherboard needs to support the speed of the memory, the most common today is PC 3200 operating at 400Mhz, but the faster the better, just make sure its compatible!
2006-09-18 22:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by Nick C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems to me that buying two for $110 each is a better deal than 2x1 for $250! One or a pair will work - but 2Gb is gonna be better than a single 1Gb dimm.
2006-09-18 22:26:05 · answer #3 · answered by aaaltered468 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you purchase the dual channel memory modules they are guaranteeing exactly matched modules hence the increased cost. If you motherboard supports dual channel memory then its been said that match pairs are more efficient.
2006-09-18 22:39:55 · answer #4 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my understanding, pairs only really matter if you are using ddr2 ram. Then the pairs have to be exact duplicates. I bought the wrong kind once and ended up loosing all my data :(. I recomend buying the pair just to play it safe, and backing up frequently!
2006-09-18 22:26:18 · answer #5 · answered by romeohsdrumline 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.tigerdirect.com
www.newegg.com
these are sites where you can proboly find better deals on ram. also with singles and pairs, it all depends on what u need and how many spare ports you have left in your Motherboard.
2006-09-18 22:28:48 · answer #6 · answered by Agate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends, what is the max that your computer can hold? how many slots does it have and generally if you look up your config about your motherboard it will tell you what it can handle per slot, are you rich? what system do you run? do you need all that?
2006-09-18 22:31:29 · answer #7 · answered by mrbgomez2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get two pieces of 512 gig or get two pieces of 1 gig rams. that way if one accidentaly broke down you will still have a backup.
2006-09-18 22:26:53 · answer #8 · answered by arcturus pendragon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.crucial.com will explain the type memory you need ..
http://www.newegg.com is a pretty nice place for purchasing memory
2006-09-18 22:26:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋