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    RAM Upgrade - Size or Speed?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Lili, Nov 17, 2005.

  1. Lili

    Lili Newbie

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    Just ordered the Compaq V2000z (Turion ML-37).
    I ordered with the default 256MB PC2700 RAM and have 2 questions before upgrading.
    1. In terms of performance only what would be better: 1.28GB PC2700 or 1.02GB PC3200.
    2. Is there a performance difference between 1 Stick of 1GB to 2 Sticks of 512Mb.

    Thanks!
     
    Lili, Nov 17, 2005
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  2. asdf

    asdf Notebook Consultant

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    i've heard that due to dual channel architecture, having 2 sticks is better than 1. But if you plan to upgrade again, then having 1 GB stick is worthwhile for not wasting a second stick. If 1 GB is enough, get 2 sticks of 512, IMHO.
     
    asdf, Nov 17, 2005
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  3. togus

    togus Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    a month or 2 ago there was a number of post here about this computer and the dual channel issue (ie: ram speed stepping down when 2 sticks were installed). You might want to research that.
     
    togus, Nov 17, 2005
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  4. NYBOY

    NYBOY Notebook Geek

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    get 1 stick...of 1GB....and BELIEVE ME!! ride it out until upgrade time comes....then buy 1 more stick of 1 GB and be happy "again" ...instead of sad for blowing money in 2x512...and having to invest in 2stick of 1gb each instead of only one...i learned the lesson the hard way :(
     
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  5. asdf

    asdf Notebook Consultant

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    but is 2GBs of ram really necessary?
     
    asdf, Nov 17, 2005
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  6. togus

    togus Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    A few years ago people were saying " a Gig of RAM...whatever for?" I remember when people were excited about 128 MB...as long as the capacity is there, people will find a way to exploit it.
     
    togus, Nov 17, 2005
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    There aren't any differences in performance between the single 1GB stick and the twin 512MB modules. I would go with the single stick, so you can still use the single 256MB one you have. More RAM is always better. :)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 17, 2005
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