Best RAM for gaming

i'm running 3gigs of RAM (1X2gig ; 2X512) DDR2 667mhz. no probs. (it's Transcend BTW)
 
wikipedia said:
In order to achieve this, two or more DDR/DDR2 SDRAM memory modules must be installed into matching banks, which are usually color coded on the motherboard. These separate channels allow each memory module access to the memory controller, increasing throughput bandwidth. It is not required that identical modules be used, but this is often recommended for best compatibility for dual channel operation. It is possible to use a single-sided module of 512 MiB and a double-sided module of 512 MiB in dual-channel configuration, but how fast and stable it is depends on the memory controller
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual-channel_architecture

Ah thats why some mobo's have 2 Green and 2 Red Ram slots :D so your 512 Pair is running Daul Channel and so should your 2GB chip :)
 
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got myself some el-cheapo ram. 4GB ram for R1200.
And with the extra cash, i bought a Q6600 processor. did lotsa benchmarks, and my CPU runs at 99.9% effeciency.

Elcheapo ftw! save money and buy a better CPU/GFX
 
I have 2x512mb's DDR2 667Mhz, if I add a 1gb DDR2-800 module in one of the slots, would the 512 still run in dual channel or should I just get 2x 1GB DDR2-800?

Any noticeable difference between ram running at 667 vs 800mhz?

Is 2GB sufficient for gaming?
 
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soulman said:
I have 2x512mb's DDR2 667Mhz, if I add a 1gb DDR2-800 module in one of the slots, would the 512 still run in dual channel or should I just get 2x 1GB DDR2-800?

Any noticeable difference between ram running at 667 vs 800mhz?

Is 2GB sufficient for gaming?
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At today's prices 2 x 2GB seems to be the way to go :)
 
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