Looking for advice on buying RAM

[raveren]

I've two 256 sticks.

 

[Apokalipse]

well I suppose adding a 512MB stick would be alright. though sometimes having all 3 RAM slots filled up can cause a few bugs, though that is motherboard dependant

 

[raveren]

Would adding one gig be worse?

BTW I used to have 3x256 on this same rig once, but one stick turned out to be faulty (I'm positive of that) and I got bsod's every once in a while...

 

[Apokalipse]

well like I said, it's motherboard dependant.
it may turn out fine, it may not. though usually if there is a problem, it is not severe.
some motherboards just make the RAM run slower, some motherboards will be unstable, some don't have problems.

 

[raveren]

Okay, I appreciate your help and I'm off to the tech store now, for real this time , I'll try to work something out with the salesmen there, agree for a return guarantee or something, have a good day!

 

[Apokalipse]

you could try getting one 512MB stick now, and if you find there are any problems having all 3 slots filled, you can go up later and get another 512MB stick, and replace the 2x256MB sticks.