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[Terreant]

Which one would be better, 2x512 2700(333) or 2x256 3200(400) or even higher like 3500(433).

[Terreant]

Which one would be better, 2x512 2700(333) or 2x256 3200(400) or even higher like 3500(433).

[Arcadeace]

It depends on your operating system and PC.

[Terreant]

Ok then, i'm upgrading my pc soon, so this is what i'm looking at and why i asked. OS will be XP pro,

Intel Pentium 4 2.8E GHz 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology
MSI 865PE Neo2-PFS Platinum Edition board
new HD
new case with lots of fans
and i have a stick of 512 2700, so mainly wondering if i should get another of the same or if the above is faster even tho its smaller size.

[steve_v]

Definitely not 2x256mb. 2x512mb is the way to go. The brand/speed/CAS depends on what you can afford and what the mobo supports.



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[Arcadeace]

If you are in the USA try Pricewatch

[PF_Coastie]

WHooooa nelly!

Ok, I am not an Intel dude, But something caught my eye here.

You are getting an 800mhz fsb cpu. Intel Multiplies ram X 4 to get 800mhz because info is quad pumped. SO, Doesnt that mean He needs a minimum of PC3200(200mhz x4) in order for his system to operate correctly?

In other words, Unless you want to OC your PC2700 ram or Underclock your cpu, You Have to get at least PC3200.

I would recommend at least 768 of ram if you are going to upgrade. This game plus XP can use near 700mb at times.

Good Luck!

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[G13man]

2 X 512 3200PC[DDR 400] OR BETTER.and. MATCHED
/ you could just use your slow 512 but the 865 chipset works dual memory ie two memory sticks and they should MATCHED.and at a fast speed and with low latencey for, Ultimate Performance..
and if your going to fli fb.. don't plan on overclocking to much ... this game will strees test ur system gl hf

k6-2 .5g,198m, 2 megvid
reading forum for setting up
[Albatron 8T800 PROII :64/3200
1G Mushkin pc3500. on order]
[256xt vid next paycheck]
reusing,case,os98,[64?]hd,cd

[Terreant]

Thanks for the help. I'm still thinking about either intel or amd actually. Just trying to stay around $500 maybe a lil more or so.

[G13man]

know the feeling, but actually got a Xmass bonuss, so ,I threw that into the budget..It's going to go into the video... I've seen the evolution of IL-II over my friends place..
speed, video, ram are not options
they are your wings, do you want to soar!

k6-2 .5g,198m, 2 megvid
reading forum for setting up
[Albatron 8T800 PROII :64/3200
1G Mushkin pc3500. on order]
[256xt vid next paycheck]
reusing,case,os98,[64?]hd,cd