The better memory?

andrewv42 · 09-17-2008, 09:38 AM

Thanks to this forum I now know why my computer occasionally freezes while running 3d game applications. The freezes aren't serious; they last about a minute before everything runs smoothly again. It's just very annoying and prevents me from playing online.

So yeah, turns out my computer is under supplied in power. I know what new PSU I'm going to get, but I'd also like a RAM upgrade as well.

Can anybody point out the good/bad RAM out of this list?

HawMan · 09-17-2008, 09:43 AM

Hi, Its all good RAM but there are some there thats DDR2 and DDR ( Totally Different )

What Type of RAM are you looking for?

andrewv42 · 09-17-2008, 09:54 AM

Sorry I uploaded the wrong image to imageshack, I edited my post with the latest one : )

I'm looking for 2gb of ram (2 x 1gb, dual channel kit) to insert into my computer to add-on to my current memory.

HawMan · 09-17-2008, 09:58 AM

Out of that list, The Corsair Dominator Wins it for me.

However, i wouldnt Add it to you're current RAM as it may cause stability problems - The RAM will also most likely run in Single Channel too due to the different Speeds.

andrewv42 · 09-17-2008, 10:03 AM

So do you think I should replace my old RAM rather than add on to it?

HawMan · 09-17-2008, 10:05 AM

Yep, Its highly recommended.

How much RAM are you needing? I've used 2GB and its enough for running Games / Applications. 4GB+ Are overkill unless you want to do lots of Video / music editing.

andrewv42 · 09-17-2008, 10:10 AM

I don't need more than 3gb, especially since my OS is only 32-bit, but 2gb should be enough anyway : )

I'll wait another day before I consider ordering to see if anybody else comes up with another memory suggestion...

HawMan · 09-17-2008, 10:13 AM

Yeah i would stick with 2GB.

psyclops · 09-17-2008, 02:58 PM

but 3gb is better

**Kalim** · 09-17-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psyclops

but 3gb is better

What makes you say that psyclops?

andrewv42 · 09-18-2008, 07:56 AM

I guess that the more the merrier ^_^

Turns out my motherboard doesn't support dual-channel, oh well.

09-17-2008, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
andrewv42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP 32-bit with service pack 2	The better memory? Thanks to this forum I now know why my computer occasionally freezes while running 3d game applications. The freezes aren't serious; they last about a minute before everything runs smoothly again. It's just very annoying and prevents me from playing online. So yeah, turns out my computer is under supplied in power. I know what new PSU I'm going to get, but I'd also like a RAM upgrade as well. Can anybody point out the good/bad RAM out of this list? Last edited by andrewv42; 09-17-2008 at 09:52 AM.

09-17-2008, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
HawMan Liam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,939 OS: Win XP My System	Re: The better memory? Hi, Its all good RAM but there are some there thats DDR2 and DDR ( Totally Different ) What Type of RAM are you looking for? __________________ Please Consider Donating to keep the site free.

09-17-2008, 09:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
andrewv42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP 32-bit with service pack 2	Re: The better memory? Sorry I uploaded the wrong image to imageshack, I edited my post with the latest one : ) I'm looking for 2gb of ram (2 x 1gb, dual channel kit) to insert into my computer to add-on to my current memory.

09-17-2008, 09:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
HawMan Liam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,939 OS: Win XP My System	Re: The better memory? Out of that list, The Corsair Dominator Wins it for me. However, i wouldnt Add it to you're current RAM as it may cause stability problems - The RAM will also most likely run in Single Channel too due to the different Speeds. __________________ Please Consider Donating to keep the site free.

09-17-2008, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
andrewv42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP 32-bit with service pack 2	Re: The better memory? So do you think I should replace my old RAM rather than add on to it? Last edited by andrewv42; 09-17-2008 at 10:04 AM.

09-17-2008, 10:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
HawMan Liam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,939 OS: Win XP My System	Re: The better memory? Yep, Its highly recommended. How much RAM are you needing? I've used 2GB and its enough for running Games / Applications. 4GB+ Are overkill unless you want to do lots of Video / music editing. __________________ Please Consider Donating to keep the site free.

09-17-2008, 10:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
andrewv42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP 32-bit with service pack 2	Re: The better memory? I don't need more than 3gb, especially since my OS is only 32-bit, but 2gb should be enough anyway : ) I'll wait another day before I consider ordering to see if anybody else comes up with another memory suggestion...

09-17-2008, 10:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
HawMan Liam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,939 OS: Win XP My System	Re: The better memory? Yeah i would stick with 2GB. __________________ Please Consider Donating to keep the site free.

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psyclops Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 10 OS: xp	Re: The better memory? but 3gb is better

09-18-2008, 07:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
andrewv42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP 32-bit with service pack 2	Re: The better memory? I guess that the more the merrier ^_^ Turns out my motherboard doesn't support dual-channel, oh well.