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2GB 1066 or 4GB 800

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dreadlord369
Hey guys I've been wondering for a while which configuration of ram would be better for my system.
A set of these overclocked to 1066 mhz at 5-5-5-15 at 1.9v
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034
Or a set of these at 800 mhz at 5-5-5-12
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220354
Or both sets together running at 800 and 5-5-5-12
I tried running benchmarks myself but I kept getting mixed results
. Anyone know would would be the better choice for gaming?
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Jason_B
Check these out..6-6-6-18 4Gb 1066mhz

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231226

or if you could spend it

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146785
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dreadlord369
No what I mean is that I already have both sets and am not looking to buy a new set, just what would be better to run.
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Mr. Mojo
You linked 2 800Mhz sets. For the money, I'd recommend this.

Edit: didn't see your last post. Since you aren't looking to buy more, I'd say use the 4GB kit if you run a 64 bit OS, and the 2GB kit otherwise.
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BADFASTBUSA
4gb @ 800 and then overclock them!
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Depends on if you will actually use the extra RAM. Personally, it would be no conest, as I would use the 4GB set, and even try and downclock the 2GB set to be able to use that too.
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dreadlord369
The set I have in my sig I'm gonna use in another rig and those other sets are my backups. The 4 gb wont overclock to 1066 cause of the voltage limit on my mobo (1.95v)
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Then use the 4GB set in the rig that you think will benefit from having the extra 2GB (Il.E it runs apps that need it).
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On Vista, 4GB ALWAYS gives better performance than 2GB, period.
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dreadlord369
I guess I'll stick with the 4 gig set. Alright thanks everyone for the quick replies. +rep
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Originally Posted by Diabolical999
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On Vista, 4GB ALWAYS gives better performance than 2GB, period.

Doubly so on multi-user machines. I'm on my dad's rig, and it's using 3GB with 3 people logged on, running simple apps (internet, WMP, explorer, etc).
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