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which is better? 2x 512mb or 1x 1gb

palaiyot

If your MB support Dual Channel, 2 x 512MB is better. If not, get one stick of 1 GB is cheaper

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daisymtc

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If your MB support Dual Channel, 2 x 512MB is better. If not, get one stick of 1 GB is cheaper

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Zangetsu

It also depends on if you are planning to get another 1GB stick later on. If you want 1GB now and are just waiting until you can afford 2GB then a 1GB stick now is better.

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Cromewell

Basically what everyone else said. If you have a dual-channel ready motherboard, then buy 2x512MB only if you don't plan to upgrade to 2GB shortly. If you do plan to, then buy a 1GB stick and buy another one later on.

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[-0MEGA-]

does all DDR's with the same brands have the same timings? timings is important last time I insert 2 ddr's with different brands it didnot boot, my pc just beeps.

my board by the was is ASUS P4S800D-X and its dual channel

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palaiyot

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No, the timings will differ. You can buy a dual channel set if you want to be sure, or you can just buy two DIMMS of the same exact make.

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