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    (8gb 1333mhz RAM) two sticks of 4GB vs four sticks of 2GB ram

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by LostInaMaze, Sep 4, 2011.

  1. LostInaMaze

    LostInaMaze Notebook Guru

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    I cant really find much on this topic.

    I have the option for 50$ less if i take four 2GB sticks of ram rather then the other option stated in the title.

    Does anyone know If there will be any kind of noticeable performance decrease if i am using 4 ram cards like this instead of just two? And would having those four ram cards produce more heat at all compared to just 2? if i get the 6990m which has high temps already i dont think i really want to be increasing the heat inside of the laptop...

    I realize that having the cheaper option will make upgrading ram more expensive, so is 8gb enough if im just going to be playing games, browsing the net and watching videos? i wont be using any intensive software other then games.
     
    LostInaMaze, Sep 4, 2011
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  2. Mk017

    Mk017 Notebook Consultant

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    8gb is all you need for gaming. heat is none issue. some people prefer to get 2 so they can upgrade to 16Gb in the future.
     
    Mk017, Sep 5, 2011
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    There is a slight overhead to using 4 sticks instead of 2. Only noticeable in benchmarks.
     
    metril, Sep 5, 2011
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    There should be no overhead. Seek time changes will be in picoseconds - literally unnoticeable likely to even a benchmark.
     
    Hungry Man, Sep 5, 2011
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  5. LostInaMaze

    LostInaMaze Notebook Guru

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    cool i guess ill go with the four sticks then, dont really see myself needed 16gb anytime soon. thanks guys
     
    LostInaMaze, Sep 5, 2011
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