1 GB (2 x 512) or 2 GB (4 x 512)?

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I have two sets of Corsair TwinX 3200 C2 (so 4 x 512 MB sticks) in my Asus A8N32 motherboard. In CPU-Z, the memory timings are listed as 157 mHz (DDR 314, roughly), timings 2-3-3-7. Looking on Corsair's forums, I found out this is due to the memory revisions and type of chips not matching, so I think I'm stuck running this memory at 333 with all 4 modules.

When I had only one set, I could OC pretty easily to 225 or so, with better timings; I play quite a few games, so my question is whether it's better to run 1 GB at faster speeds, or 2 GB at slower speeds for gameplay?

Thanks.
 
In all honesty, there's really no noticeable loss running your memory modules in DDR 333 mode, instead of DDR 400 mode.

I'd much rather have 2 GB of DDR 333 memory, than 1 GB of DDR 400, especially with today's games getting very, very memory hungry.
 
youll be running at 2T all the time if you use 4x512 but since you play a lot of games, its probably better to stay at 2gb
 
not all has to run 2T some boards can run it 1T forgot which one.
 
Unabomber said:
In all honesty, there's really no noticeable loss running your memory modules in DDR 333 mode, instead of DDR 400 mode.
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Your kidding right? Thats like saying you can't feel the difference between a engine that makes 200 hp or 120 hp lol. Well okay some people can't! :rolleyes:
 
Tazman2 said:
Your kidding right? Thats like saying you can't feel the difference between a engine that makes 200 hp or 120 hp lol. Well okay some people can't! :rolleyes:
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no u cant feel the difference. and if you can....either your lying or ur lying :) . and we are talking about feeling not benchmarks or what nots.
 
tvdang7 said:
no u cant feel the difference. and if you can....either your lying or ur lying :) . and we are talking about feeling not benchmarks or what nots.
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I can see the "snappyness" or lack there of when going from cas 2 to 3! ;) Let alone from 400 to 333 and 2T from 1T yikes! :eek:
 
it is defeinitely a noticable difference. I would try doing both and seeing which you prefer.
 
i personaly have. i feel nothing. might i ask what is it that you are doing that makes u feel the differnce.
 
So, here's my choices:

currently I'm running my 3500+ Venice @ 250x11, 2.73 gHz, 2 GB memory on the 133 divider, ~166 mHz, 2-3-2-6 timings.

With 1 GB memory, I could run the chip @ 220 x 11, 2.4 gHz, 1:1 on the memory @ 3-3-3-8 timings. With the memory divider, I've run the CPU @ 295x10, 2.95 gHz, memory on the 133 divider (200 mHz) @ 2-3-2-5.

Which would be better? Thanks.
 
I have 4 X 512. I oc'd it to 220. I'm not sure if I can feel the difference between 333 or 400. I know psychologicaly I probably do.
 
tvdang7 said:
i personaly have. i feel nothing. might i ask what is it that you are doing that makes u feel the differnce.
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Booting up? Loading a program? Anything really... I guess some people just notice things some don't. Just like some people can stare at a 60 hz refresh rate and get a pounding headache but not even notice its at 60 hz. Yet i walk by and in my head i'm like ahhhhh sh*t wtf. And have to fix it because i can notice it from just passing by! ;)
 
Adionik said:
I have 4 X 512. I oc'd it to 220. I'm not sure if I can feel the difference between 333 or 400. I know psychologicaly I probably do.
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Do you have the PC3200 C2 memory, or something a little higher end, like XL or LL? I can't get my 4x512 setup stable at any voltage from 2.6-2.9, even with looser timings. Right now I have to run my memory @ 166 mHz just for my computer to be stable.
 
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