Best RAM configuration

[Shedlife]

Do you get any advantages from using x4 512mb than from using x2 1GB? I was thinkin that there is more "pipelines" available, as 4 slots are used rather than 2?

The RAM would all be running at 533Mhz

[alexnifty]

2x 1GB is faster than 4x 512MB

[Shedlife]

why? not the answer i was expecting :P

[alexnifty]

It just is. Buzz off :p

[mac124]

Memory controller is only adressing 2 slots not 4, or something like that iirc.

[alexnifty]

Error rates too. More sticks = more chances of defects.

[Shedlife]

Ahhhh one of my friends doing physics A-level was trying to explain it...soundslikethe basicsame idea

[Aaron]

Basically, to use a really simple illustration - imagine the difference between juggling 2 balls, and juggling 4 balls. 4 balls takes FAR more concentration and coordination than 2 balls. :)

[Monkey]

Very good metaphore, however you spell the damn word!

[Shedlife]

ahhh ok :)

[coiler]

i concur always best with x2 sticks. Also on some mobos you can lose dual channel when all slots are filled which gives another 5% performance loss.

[Shedlife]

o_O so thats why new mobos have only 2 slots:P