i am building a gaming pc i have two brands for the RAM which one is better and why ?

Question

1.Patriot 2GB PC2-6400 C4 Extreme Performance (2x1GB)

2.2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix Tracer 240-pin DIMM (with LEDs), DDR2 PC2-6400

which is better and why ? ..also is it possible to get 2 Patriot stick and 2 Ballistix Tracer sticks so that total ram is 4GB

Answer 1

Both are VERY good, a lot of pros, hardly any cons for both! They both have the same latency & timing, and are both SLI-ready, EPP(Enhanced Performance Profiles). They are both the same price as well, only 2 bucks more for the Patriot.

Either is fine. However, i would pick Patriot because it's on sale with $40 mail in rebate, instead, why not buy 4GB of patriot ram :)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220144

Answer 2

Check the specs for your mainboard. Some manufacturers like particular ram vendors more than others. You're more likely to get better results if the components work together, even if a less compatible alternative has higher performance.
Also, check the warranty on the ram. If one vendor has a better warranty, go with it.
Don't mix ram types. Your system will be more stable if you use all of the same type of ram chips, especially with ddr2 ram.
If you're using a 32 bit operating system, like windows xp, or certain versions of vista, there is no point in having 4 gigs of ram because the operating system can only handle 3. Having 4 gigs won't break anything, but it would be a waste of money.

Answer 3

Ocz Gold 1gb DDR2 Sdram Dual Channel Memory Kit
Price: $46.95

"OCZ dual channel memory modules balance speed, reliability, high capacity and value pricing, making them the ideal solution for serious gamers. This memory module kit features a distinctive heatspreader and is perfect for the latest graphic-intensive PC games, such as Battlefield 2, Half Life 2, Doom 3, and Quake 4, which deliver the best end-user experience with 1GB of memory."