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    2GB DDR2 Dimms

    Is this stuff any good?

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=632574

    I notice that the 2GB sticks seem to have higher latencies etc. Does that matter?
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    Re: 2GB DDR2 Dimms

    Corsair is very good stuff, I run 2 sticks of the 667 version and it's rock solid ram

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    Re: 2GB DDR2 Dimms

    It's certainly very good RAM for running stock. You'll probably never have problems with it.

    All 2GB modules have those timings so far I think. It won't make masses of difference though.

    Personally for 4GB i'd do with with 4x1GB's as it much cheaper and I can't see any reason to upgrade to 8GB of RAM unless it's a very high end workstation.

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    Re: 2GB DDR2 Dimms

    Yeah I was thinking that myself, you can get the same stuff in 1 gig modules from scan for about £50 a pair so 4 gig of ram for £100

    Also depends on what operating system is in use too, if it's only 32 bit Vista or XP you'll only be able to address 3.2 gigs of that 4.

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    Re: 2GB DDR2 Dimms

    Quote Originally Posted by staffsMike View Post
    It's certainly very good RAM for running stock. You'll probably never have problems with it.

    All 2GB modules have those timings so far I think. It won't make masses of difference though.

    Personally for 4GB i'd do with with 4x1GB's as it much cheaper and I can't see any reason to upgrade to 8GB of RAM unless it's a very high end workstation.
    agreed

    4gb in 1gb sticks are fine, albeit 'more heat output from the northbridge' but doesnt really matter unless going crazy

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    Re: 2GB DDR2 Dimms

    I've got 4x 1gb 667 at the mo, but hit the limit on FSB at 340. Rather than buying 4x 1GB 800Mhz, I would imagine it would make more sense to get 2x 2GB and free up two slots?

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