1 gig of ram vs. 2 gigs

How much of a difference in gaming do you think I would notice with another gig of ram? I am using DDR SDRAM 400 PC3200 with an Asus P4P800E Deluxe mobo. P4-3.0 GHZ processor. I know it makes a difference, of course, but I was just wondering where I would really notice it.

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I agree. Games are already requiring 1GB minimum to play now. It probably wont be long now before 2 is required. Great extra performance for now though.

you will notice a drastic increase in how fast things load, and response time in every aspect of gaming.

I'm running vista...but i just changed from 1gig of 533mhz to 2gigs of 667 and it made a world of difference.beatzfreak69

i did exactly that wiht XP a month ago and still notcied the diffrence instantly.

The question has neever been whether more RAM can make a difference - it always does. The issue is whether it will make a significant difference with what you intend to be using with it.

Right now with most people's usage patterns, the ideal price/amount ratio sits around 2GB's, and if you can afford it, go with a full 4GB's. 32-bit OS's may not be able to use all 4GB's of system RAM (or at least, allow you to use it all), but I'd still suggest it if you even have the remotest inkling that you may move to a 64-bit OS anytime soon.

I also have a question about RAM, I currently have 1gig of Consair ram on my computer on a DFI mother board andI was wondering that ifI could upgrade it to 2gig of RAM but different RAM manufacturer.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145450I currently own this RAM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231012Will this RAM compatible with the Consair RAM?

Thx!

I also have a question about RAM, I currently have 1gig of Consair ram on my computer on a DFI mother board andI was wondering that ifI could upgrade it to 2gig of RAM but different RAM manufacturer.

xvi3tprid3boix

Is the 1G 2x512 in dual channel memory mode? How many RAM slots are there? If you have 4, and you have said 2x512 already in dual channel mode, I would say buy 2x512 more of the same manufacturer andmodel.

If you have a 1GB stick and your board supports dual channel memory mode, I'd buy another 1GB stick of the exact same model and run dual channel memory mode.

It really depends upon how many RAM slots you have, how much your board supports max, and whether or not it's dual channel capable.

Don't exceed 3GB in XP. Heard it's not recognized. I run 2GB anyway. Is that true? Anyone know first hand?

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I also have a question about RAM, I currently have 1gig of Consair ram on my computer on a DFI mother board andI was wondering that ifI could upgrade it to 2gig of RAM but different RAM manufacturer.

sogviamask

Is the 1G 2x512 in dual channel memory mode? How many RAM slots are there? If you have 4, and you have said 2x512 already in dual channel mode, I would say buy 2x512 more of the same manufacturer andmodel.

If you have a 1GB stick and your board supports dual channel memory mode, I'd buy another 1GB stick of the exact same model and run dual channel memory mode.

It really depends upon how many RAM slots you have, how much your board supports max, and whether or not it's dual channel capable.

Don't exceed 3GB in XP. Heard it's not recognized. I run 2GB anyway. Is that true? Anyone know first hand?

64bit XP sees 8gb.