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Well, when it comes to RAM I know that speed is more important than quantity. 256MB* of DDR2-6400 with tight timings would absolutely crush say 1GB of PC133.
But is it different for games? Are games more dependent on the raw quantity of ram, or can the speed of the memory compensate where quantity lacks?
Currently, I can only manage a 1GB setup, running a pair 512MB DDR2-6400s on a board that only has 2 DDR2 slots. If I downclock the ram to 667MHz and tighten the timings, will it be enough for gaming in general? Will it compensate the lack of RAM quantity? Will it be like running 2GB of DDR2-5300 at loose timings?
Most people recommend at least 2GB. Unfortunately, I can't afford a 2GB kit, there's a $75 price difference.
*I know that 256MB DDR2-6400 sticks don't exist...
But is it different for games? Are games more dependent on the raw quantity of ram, or can the speed of the memory compensate where quantity lacks?
Currently, I can only manage a 1GB setup, running a pair 512MB DDR2-6400s on a board that only has 2 DDR2 slots. If I downclock the ram to 667MHz and tighten the timings, will it be enough for gaming in general? Will it compensate the lack of RAM quantity? Will it be like running 2GB of DDR2-5300 at loose timings?
Most people recommend at least 2GB. Unfortunately, I can't afford a 2GB kit, there's a $75 price difference.
*I know that 256MB DDR2-6400 sticks don't exist...