Optimal RAM Configuration?

joblow11 · 04-23-2008, 12:13 AM

Hello,

I recently bought 2GB (2 x 1GB) of DDR2-800 RAM. However, I still have 2GB (2 x 1GB) of DDR2-667 RAM. I know that if I put the DDR2-800 and DDR2-667 together, all 4 sticks of RAM will run at DDR2-667. If I want to maximize performance, should I use my 2GB of DDR2-800 and 2GB of DDR2-667 together or should I only use the 2GB of DDR2-800 by itself? I mostly use this rig for gaming/Photoshopping. Thanks!

**blackduck30** · 04-23-2008, 12:31 AM

I would sell off the 667 and just buy some of this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145040

Unless you use a 64bit operating system you will not be able to use much over 3G anyway so the drop from 800 to 667 is really a waste

04-23-2008, 12:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
joblow11 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 9 OS: XP	Optimal RAM Configuration? Hello, I recently bought 2GB (2 x 1GB) of DDR2-800 RAM. However, I still have 2GB (2 x 1GB) of DDR2-667 RAM. I know that if I put the DDR2-800 and DDR2-667 together, all 4 sticks of RAM will run at DDR2-667. If I want to maximize performance, should I use my 2GB of DDR2-800 and 2GB of DDR2-667 together or should I only use the 2GB of DDR2-800 by itself? I mostly use this rig for gaming/Photoshopping. Thanks!

04-23-2008, 12:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
blackduck30 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wollongong/Australia Posts: 4,230 OS: XP pro SP3/Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Optimal RAM Configuration? I would sell off the 667 and just buy some of this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145040 Unless you use a 64bit operating system you will not be able to use much over 3G anyway so the drop from 800 to 667 is really a waste __________________ Blackduck30 Time is like money and milk, It's always running out Any Donations Help Keep TSF Free For All