which is better for performance and overclocking

[osirus35]

2 pairs of 512MB (2x256) dual channel ram or 1 pair of 1GB (2x512) dual channel ram.?Assume that all the ram will come from the same vendor and have the same latencies.

 

[phas3d]

more ram = better chance of NOT using page file. If both sets of ram have the same specs, I see no reason why you wouldnt want to get the 1gb over the 512mb...that is unless you dont have the moola.


phas3d

 

[iddqd]

I think he's trying to decide between 4x256, and 2x512 - it's 1Gb either way.

 

[(cf)Eclipse]

2x256 is better for overclocking, but 2x512 is better for performance. funny isn't it?

 

[iddqd]

why exactly would 2x256 be better for overclocking, over 4x256, though?