What RAM setup for a nf3? Dual channel questions

dissonance

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I'm going to get a nf3 based mobo (probably epox) because I have a 6800nu agp and don't upgrade that often. It has four RAM slots. I've heard about dual channel and I have some questions. Basically I would like at least 1gig of RAM but more would be good too. I currently use 1gig of PC2100 and stress that out on occassion.

How should I buy RAM for a 4 slot nf3 mobo? I was told I'd be better off running 2x512 in dual channel over 3x512. What about 4x512 and would I take a performance hit over 2x512 in games?

The Epox mobo manual shows RAM and shows 64 bit and 128 bit modes. Is the 128 mode the dual channel mode? It shows 128 for 2 or 4 dimms.

Thanks for any help. This is one of the last thing I'm not sure about before buying.
 
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