big difference between 1.5 and 3gb of DDR?

Jolo · 02-02-2008, 04:45 PM

Hi!

I'm wondering wheather there's any point in increasing my ram from 1.5-3gb.
Might be a silly question, but still, I've heard people complaining that the difference isn't as great as they thought is would be. nevertheless, at the moment I use 1.5gb (and have 512 as spares, since my mobo either use 2 or 4 slots, not just 3). So, to use my extra 512 I'm planing on buying 1 extra gb of ram. however, what will the effect be? will the difference in performance be noticable from 1.5 to 3gb om ram? And in that case - how? We are talking about pc 3200 ddr:s (400)

my specs at the moment:
asrock mobo s.939
amd athlon 64 3500+ (2.2ghz)
1gb corsair value s., 2x 512 twinmos (only use 1.5 though, but the memory modules are compatible, no problem there)

thanks for any reply

best regards
jolo

**speedster123** · 02-02-2008, 05:00 PM

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So, to use my extra 512 I'm planing on buying 1 extra gb of ram

buy another dual set of 2x 512 twinmos.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820218062
their cheap enough

Jolo · 02-02-2008, 05:20 PM

no, i wanna use the ram i've got - i'm more interested in how big the performance differance is, and how it shows.

thanks anyway for the advise

**Doby** · 02-02-2008, 05:38 PM

The reason speedster suggested the ram is because you mentioned purchasing a new 1 gig stick and his suggestion get you a matched pair witch is always a good idea.

As to your question, it really depends on what you do with the computer, 1.5 is plenty for XP in general computer use and you won't see much of a performance increase. But if you do video editing or play high end games it could help alot to install more

Jolo · 02-03-2008, 04:23 AM

as both you and speedster have pointed out - mixture of ram is not recommend, but refering to my mobo manual it claims to be able to use two different kinds of ram in the 4 sockets (2 of the sockets are blue =2x twinmos, 2 are black= 1gb corsair valu, the exact same as the one im gonna buy).

as to dobys last reply: does it get fster to unpack .zip-files etc, and do the programs open and run faster eith more ram? Secondly, what is high end games? is it newer games like oblivion, crysis etc?

cheers

**Doby** · 02-03-2008, 06:37 PM

Yes I do mean newer games like oblivion, crysis.

As for loading programs and unziping files, if you already have 1.5 I don't see gaining any noticable differance, thats why other people have told you they didn't see a big differance, it really all depends on what you use the computer for

**linderman** · 02-03-2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doby

Yes I do mean newer games like oblivion, crysis.

As for loading programs and unziping files, if you already have 1.5 I don't see gaining any noticable differance, thats why other people have told you they didn't see a big differance, it really all depends on what you use the computer for

Doby is right on the money

but then again; thats normal

Jolo · 02-04-2008, 12:15 AM

Ok. Thanks guys!

I think i'm gonna go for that 1gb extra if its not to expensive (second-hand), just for the reason to be able to play oblivion a little more easy.

I would like to thank all of you, especially Doby of course, for taking time to answer my questions, and I guess these questions can be considered resolved.

/Jolo

**linderman** · 02-04-2008, 04:52 AM

keep us posted once you try your new configuration

**Doby** · 02-04-2008, 05:24 PM

Your welcome, be sure to stick around and enjoy the forum, lots to learn here

whitneymuse · 11-07-2008, 05:51 PM

Price has dropped, decided to get another 2 GB kit and pull out the 2 256 and have a total 3 GB system; not expecting much speed increase judging from your comments, it's great to be able to post and read yours here, first. thanks.

02-02-2008, 04:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jolo Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 42 OS: Win XP Pro	big difference between 1.5 and 3gb of DDR? Hi! I'm wondering wheather there's any point in increasing my ram from 1.5-3gb. Might be a silly question, but still, I've heard people complaining that the difference isn't as great as they thought is would be. nevertheless, at the moment I use 1.5gb (and have 512 as spares, since my mobo either use 2 or 4 slots, not just 3). So, to use my extra 512 I'm planing on buying 1 extra gb of ram. however, what will the effect be? will the difference in performance be noticable from 1.5 to 3gb om ram? And in that case - how? We are talking about pc 3200 ddr:s (400) my specs at the moment: asrock mobo s.939 amd athlon 64 3500+ (2.2ghz) 1gb corsair value s., 2x 512 twinmos (only use 1.5 though, but the memory modules are compatible, no problem there) thanks for any reply best regards jolo

02-02-2008, 05:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jolo Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 42 OS: Win XP Pro	Re: big difference between 1.5 and 3gb of DDR? no, i wanna use the ram i've got - i'm more interested in how big the performance differance is, and how it shows. thanks anyway for the advise

02-02-2008, 05:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Doby Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central PA (USA) Posts: 7,924 OS: XP sp2/ Vista My System	Re: big difference between 1.5 and 3gb of DDR? The reason speedster suggested the ram is because you mentioned purchasing a new 1 gig stick and his suggestion get you a matched pair witch is always a good idea. As to your question, it really depends on what you do with the computer, 1.5 is plenty for XP in general computer use and you won't see much of a performance increase. But if you do video editing or play high end games it could help alot to install more __________________ Would you like to help TSF fight cancer and other diseases??? JOIN TEAM TSF

02-03-2008, 04:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jolo Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 42 OS: Win XP Pro	Re: big difference between 1.5 and 3gb of DDR? as both you and speedster have pointed out - mixture of ram is not recommend, but refering to my mobo manual it claims to be able to use two different kinds of ram in the 4 sockets (2 of the sockets are blue =2x twinmos, 2 are black= 1gb corsair valu, the exact same as the one im gonna buy). as to dobys last reply: does it get fster to unpack .zip-files etc, and do the programs open and run faster eith more ram? Secondly, what is high end games? is it newer games like oblivion, crysis etc? cheers

02-03-2008, 06:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Doby Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central PA (USA) Posts: 7,924 OS: XP sp2/ Vista My System	Re: big difference between 1.5 and 3gb of DDR? Yes I do mean newer games like oblivion, crysis. As for loading programs and unziping files, if you already have 1.5 I don't see gaining any noticable differance, thats why other people have told you they didn't see a big differance, it really all depends on what you use the computer for __________________ Would you like to help TSF fight cancer and other diseases??? JOIN TEAM TSF

02-04-2008, 12:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jolo Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 42 OS: Win XP Pro	Re: big difference between 1.5 and 3gb of DDR? Resolved Ok. Thanks guys! I think i'm gonna go for that 1gb extra if its not to expensive (second-hand), just for the reason to be able to play oblivion a little more easy. I would like to thank all of you, especially Doby of course, for taking time to answer my questions, and I guess these questions can be considered resolved. /Jolo

02-04-2008, 04:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,375 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: big difference between 1.5 and 3gb of DDR? keep us posted once you try your new configuration __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

02-04-2008, 05:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Doby Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central PA (USA) Posts: 7,924 OS: XP sp2/ Vista My System	Re: big difference between 1.5 and 3gb of DDR? Your welcome, be sure to stick around and enjoy the forum, lots to learn here __________________ Would you like to help TSF fight cancer and other diseases??? JOIN TEAM TSF

11-07-2008, 05:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
whitneymuse Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1 OS: XPPRO SP2	Re: big difference between 1.5 and 3gb of DDR? Price has dropped, decided to get another 2 GB kit and pull out the 2 256 and have a total 3 GB system; not expecting much speed increase judging from your comments, it's great to be able to post and read yours here, first. thanks.