2gb PC4200 or 3gb PC3200

[SonicTron]

I just bought 2gb of pc4200 DDR2 memory to upgrade my system, but if I mix it with the old memory I can get 3gb of PC3200 action going on. Any reason I Would want slower but more ram for gaming or apps?

[(cf)Eclipse]

i doubt you'll see any benefit from 3gb.. just go with the 2gb of faster ram.

[Bona Fide]

I agree...as usual :(

[drizzt81]

I just bought 2gb of pc4200 DDR2 memory to upgrade my system, but if I mix it with the old memory I can get 3gb of PC3200 action going on. Any reason I Would want slower but more ram for gaming or apps?

Apps that may benefit from additional RAM:

CAD/ CAM
Photoshop/ other image editing software
VMWare Virtual Machines
large Databases
...

However, the benefit depends on a lot of factors. Unless you routinely use these apps, you are likely better off with 2GB of faster RAM.

[reddhaus]

i doubt you'll see any benefit from 3gb.. just go with the 2gb of faster ram.


I agree with this for sure...........

[Heligrin]

I agree with this for sure...........

What more do i need to say. ;)