How much ram does my pc require? 1Gb or 2Gb????

[george101]

Hi guys my pc config is
Intel C2D E6300 1.86ghz
intel original dg965ss mobo
1gb ddr2 533mhz ram
xfx 8600gt 256mb
450gb hdd(250+160+40)
19" ws lcd monitor

if i upgrade my ram to 2gb wil it do any good for my pc. Also do i hav to go for 2x1gb 667mhz ram and sell my existing 1gb 533 ram or buy a single 1gb 533 ram and pair it with my old ram??
hope to get a reply soon...

[zyberboy]

sell ur 1gb 533mhz ram and buy two 1 gb 677mhz sticks....2gb ram will definetly do good for ur pc

[j1n M@tt]

ya, go for 2x1GB 667Mhz RAM since intel platforms performs best when the Mem
frequencies r high ; unlike for AMD it depends on latencies......

[Cool G5]

2 GB will give you a better performance.Go for 2*1GB sticks as suggested above.

[utsav]

i think ur mobo supports 800Mhz RAM. if yes then go for 2x1GB 800MHz
it will cost u a little more than 667MHz but u wont regret.

[j1n M@tt]

+1 @utsav

DDR2 800MHz RAMs r getting cheaper everyday.....

but in real world tests u will only get a few increase in performance,so sometimes u hav to adjust ur CPU FSB to get max. out of 800MHz RAMs

[Choto Cheeta]

I would suggest some thing else... If possible then Sell the 1 GB ... now whether u sale or not, try and get your self a Single 2 GB module... which is around Rs. 2000/- to Rs. 2400/- for the 667 MHz depending on ur location...

[mobilegeek]

Originally Posted by j1n M@tt

ya, go for 2x1GB 667Mhz RAM since intel platforms performs best when the Mem
frequencies r high ; unlike for AMD it depends on latencies......

How do we know in the latencies when buying?
the seller only knows Transcend or Kingston ..

Originally Posted by Choto Cheeta

I would suggest some thing else... If possible then Sell the 1 GB ... now whether u sale or not, try and get your self a Single 2 GB module... which is around Rs. 2000/- to Rs. 2400/- for the 667 MHz depending on ur location...

Why not 2*1GB for dual channel man??

[ravi_9793]

UPgrading to 2 GB RAM is good thinking........
But 1 GB RAM is more than sufficient for normal work.

If U dont do heavy works like...animations..photo editing, and dont use many things to decorate desktop...than there is no need to 2 GB.

But..if U are planing to have vista...with aero theme...than upgrade to 2 Gb is suggested.

[MetalheadGautham]

Originally Posted by ravi_9793

UPgrading to 2 GB RAM is good thinking........
But 1 GB RAM is more than sufficient for normal work.

If U dont do heavy works like...animations..photo editing, and dont use many things to decorate desktop...than there is no need to 2 GB.

But..if U are planing to have vista...with aero theme...than upgrade to 2 Gb is suggested.

for a PC to be future proof you need 2 GB ram. I recomend 2 X 1 GB @ 800 MHz.

you definitely need that if you plan to run Graphics intensive stuff like Compiz Fusion, Maya, Crysis, etc

[The Unknown]

buy 2*1GB sticks selling old one

[Choto Cheeta]

Originally Posted by mobilegeek

Why not 2*1GB for dual channel man??

All Memory (Ram) related queries here.

[ravi_9793]

Originally Posted by MetalheadGautham

for a PC to be future proof you need 2 GB ram. I recomend 2 X 1 GB @ 800 MHz.

you definitely need that if you plan to run Graphics intensive stuff like Compiz Fusion, Maya, Crysis, etc

RAM is not like motherboard and processor.
RAM ca be added anytime..so, if U dont have requirement....why waste money right now. 1 GB is more than sufficient for normal works.

[j1n M@tt]

@mobilegeek

hey, u don't haf 2 know d latencies when u r buy a RAM(but u should know if u r a real geek ) ; I mean dat , after u haf brought d 667MHz RAM u can increase
its latencies 4 best performance with AMD , but for Intel if u do so there is no use......u will haf to oc d mem frequecies upto 800MHz for performance; so I prefer 800MHz RAM for Intel platform

[Batistabomb]

go to direct 2GB module, not a 2 1GB

[Demonkiller]

Originally Posted by j1n M@tt

@mobilegeek

hey, u don't haf 2 know d latencies when u r buy a RAM(but u should know if u r a real geek ) ; I mean dat , after u haf brought d 667MHz RAM u can increase
its latencies 4 best performance with AMD , but for Intel if u do so there is no use......u will haf to oc d mem frequecies upto 800MHz for performance; so I prefer 800MHz RAM for Intel platform

You have to decrease latencies for better performance.

[johnjjx]

but ofcourse 2gb(1gbx2 dual channel mode) opt for 667 for value or 800 for performance.

[prasad_den]

If your Mobo supports upto 4GB RAM, I'd suggest you settle for a single 2GB 667 stick, and get another 2GB later when you can afford to..

[j1n M@tt]

Originally Posted by Demonkiller

You have to decrease latencies for better performance.

sorry, I mean decreasing d latencies..........thanx Demonkiller for pointing out my mistake.

[Faun]

how much 800mhz 1 GB RAM costs ?