gamer715

I'm building a new computer. I'm getting an MSI KT4V mobo (6712), so I can handle basically any DDR memory that's out there today. I'm looking at getting 2 256mb chips or 1 512mb chip. I can get the 256's at PC2100 for $20 apiece after rebate. My question to all of you is:
Is it worth it to splurge on faster RAM, since I'm getting this ram so cheap?

i'm poor...

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wraithhibn

It depends on what processor you are going to get. If you get a proc with 266Mhz Front side bus that would be fine if your not going to overclock. If you are going to get a proc with 333Mhz FSB you should get minimum PC2700. Since that board has the KT400 chipset, your not going to see any performance gain from 2 RAM chips compared to one.

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gamer715

i'm getting an Athlon XP 2500+, 333 FSB. so you think i should hit up the pc2700 then?

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cj22009

Defintley go with the 2700

wraithhibn

If your going to overclock, go with DDR400.

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The_Dude

if you're going w/ overclock, make sure that you get a name brand that's being overclocked, like micron.

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gamer715

I'm not gonna OC, and DDR400 is a bit expensive for me. However, TigerDirect has 512 mb sticks of PC2700 for $39.99, so that's the way I'm gonna go. Thanks guys

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danjo328

Make sure and get a good brand

CorsairXMS
Crucial
Kingston HyperX

gamer715

I'm gonna get Corsair Value ram--
this stick to be exact

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-Ever-

RDRAM all the way

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dolemite175

Good choice, you definitely want to run your fsb and your ram at the same speed to get the most out of that chipset