I currently have 512 megs of ram... I want to get 1 gig by adding 512 more (duh) but is it better to add 256x2 .. or 512x1?
My computer has 4 ram slots..
I read on a site (http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=VAIO+VGC%2DRB30)
the following
"Many DDR and all DDR2 desktops and motherboards have a built-in feature called dual channel that allows you to utilize the bandwidth of two modules at the same time. For these systems, you need to install modules in pairs for maximum performance, so if youre going to be adding 512MB of memory, you are better off buying two 256MB modules, as opposed to one 512MB one. Again, this information is noted in the Memory Advisor tool to help you get the correct solution."
When i asked this question before, people said 512x1 ...
2006-12-24 03:18:03 · 7 answers · asked by YahooAnswers 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
it depends wot is already in your computer if there is one 512 stick then i would put another one 512 into it, however if it has 2 256 sticks i would put another two 256 sticks in as well
2006-12-24 03:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by D McC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you heard was right two slots do work better than 1 but 256mgs is really small compared to what systems will need in the future. take the 512mgs but if you have enough money get two of them or even better get 2 1gb of ram. if you want the ram really cheap go to newegg.com don't go to best buy they charge a lot more than internet sites.
2006-12-24 04:11:41 · answer #2 · answered by brainguy222 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That statement you posted is correct. However, consider this: the MINIMUM requirement for Windows Vista will be 1GB. You might consider upgrading to 2GB if it's a financial option, using a strategy similar to what you posted.
2006-12-24 03:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by bogus_dude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 512MB assist you to run bigger resolutions. maximum AGP enjoying cards are 4/8x which will paintings in the two 4x and 8x slots., in case you have a x4 slot a 4/8x card will run at 4x. some enjoying cards are x8 in straightforward terms and could no longer run in an x4 slot.
2016-11-23 15:06:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi
in my openiun buy 512x1 bcoz u have 4 slots
keep 1 slot for win vista : ] as 2gb is required for it
2006-12-24 03:26:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
256x2 is better than 512x1.Two paralells are better(faster than one).
2006-12-26 01:23:11 · answer #6 · answered by mitch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
512M
2006-12-24 03:59:44 · answer #7 · answered by tiger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋