I'm currently using 4 sticks (512 each) of 533-ddr2 in my M2N-E mobo for a total of 2gb (obviously hah). It's value ram so the timings are 4-4-4-12-2T and it is running in dual channel since it has 2 pairs. Now my brother has 2x1GB sticks in his almost exact same build that I have and they are 667-ddr2 and also value so 5-5-5-15-2T.
My main question was assuming we have the same timings and speed on the ram would there be any difference between running the 2GB with 4 slots or with 2? Also any discussion on the difference you will see between 533 and 667 setups I described would be welcome.
I'm probably going to bench the 2 systems also with passmark which I should have done already but any other recommendation on ram test programs would be great.
Thanks.
My main question was assuming we have the same timings and speed on the ram would there be any difference between running the 2GB with 4 slots or with 2? Also any discussion on the difference you will see between 533 and 667 setups I described would be welcome.
I'm probably going to bench the 2 systems also with passmark which I should have done already but any other recommendation on ram test programs would be great.
Thanks.