512 x4 vs. 1024 x2

[strik3r12]

Apart from having more room for free expansion, is there any reason to reach 2GB with 2 1GB modules instead of 4 512MB modules?

The reason I'm asking is because this 2 X 512 Crosair combination is cheaper than any 1 GB module I can find. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145440

I intend on using an Athlon 64 3500+ and I know its rookie not to, but I'm not intrested in overclocking at all, and my biggest concern is stability really.

thanks!


<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by strik3r12 on 10/14/05 05:09 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

[fishmahn]

1) 2 modules are more stable than 4
2) 4 modules on A64 mobos usually can't run at full speed (need 2T command timing)
3) There is no 3 that I can think of

Mike.

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[fishmahn]

Ah, thank you.

Mike.

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[ytoledano]

2) 4 modules on A64 mobos usually can't run at full speed (need 2T command timing)

2*1GB won't necessarly run at 1T. I know I get memtest errors.

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[Clob]

Is there not new 1gig chips coming out soon that run at 1T in dual channel?

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[ytoledano]

Doesn't that have to do more with the memory controller?

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[xxsk8er101xx]

the more things you have plugged in the more likely your system will be unstable... like having 2 cpu's, or 2 video cards, or 4 sticks of RAM instead of 2. This is just common sense - the more parts you got the more chances of something going wrong.

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