Which is better to have:
512MB of RAM with @ 330mhz
OR
768MB of RAM with @ 268mhz?
2006-10-16 05:07:02 · 12 answers · asked by wellduhpeople 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
This completely depends on your Processor. If you go with 330 mhz RAM speed, and your processor can only handle 268 MHZ, then you are essentially running under power. If you go with 268 mhz RAM speed, but your processor can handle 330 mhz, then you are again, running under power (from the Mem --> proc). The best bet would be to see what speed your processor is running at. If your processor can handle 330 mhz + (most newer processors run around 800mhz), then your best bet would be to go with whatever is currently installed because, basically, the difference in these 2 won't be overwhelmingly noticable (might see a slight increase with the 768, but would actually slow down with high machine usage). Hope this helps ...
2006-10-16 05:14:02 · answer #1 · answered by Brian D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
512mb @ 330. Anything more than 512mb RAM is only benefitial if you are using your computer as a server or if you are using Windows Vista. If you are planning to upgrade your computer with Vista which will come out early next year then buy a computer with atleast 1024mb RAM.
2006-10-16 12:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by ash_m_79 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, the rule is - the more RAM, the better - but, in this case, I would go with the 512 MB or RAM @ 330 MHz - it's got faster access than the 768 @ 268 - and you can always add more later!
2006-10-16 12:09:12 · answer #3 · answered by gatesfam@swbell.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are much better with the 512MB RAM operating at 330mhz, that is giving that you are running a Pentium III Processor or better.
2006-10-16 12:09:07 · answer #4 · answered by doomsday_propaganda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 330mhz is Faster than 268mhz in data Read /Write Process. Can work speeder than the First. But in case of Old Motherboards they Do not Support the Full mhz of New RAM. Works only at the Supported Speed. Then it is Better to Have More Memory than mhz. So Please Check your Mother Bord capacity. Often it can be done by using CMOS.
Hopes. It Helps.
2006-10-16 12:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming your motherboard supports dual-channel, it would be better to run 512 MB at a higher clock speed and support dual-channel 2x256 MB memory. As I don't think there is a 384 MB memory, you won't get to dual channal if you are trying to use 512 MB + 256 MB
2006-10-16 12:10:18 · answer #6 · answered by shadowkat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's always better to have more RAM -- and you'd almost never notice the difference between those two bus speeds.
2006-10-16 12:09:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
268 is slower and might even give you less overall ram. 330 will do just fine if PC clock is that fast.
2006-10-16 12:44:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
512mb
2006-10-16 12:09:08 · answer #9 · answered by Scaryhunter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
512mb/330mhz
2006-10-16 12:15:29 · answer #10 · answered by londonhawk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋