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How many RAM modules should I go for?

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kunalmg Original post #1
Jul 1, 2006 at 9:16 PM
I am thinking of upgrading my RAM to 2GB. My question is should I go for 4x512MB or 2x1GB?
Zeeshan Quireshi
Jul 1, 2006 at 9:20 PM
i wud recommend 4*512MB , but if u plan to upgrade furthen then 2*1GB
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Jul 1, 2006 at 10:17 PM
obviously 2*1 GB, so that u can further upgrade l8r to 4 GB with 2 more sticks and u wont need to dispose the old 512 Mb sticks as well
J
janitha #4
Jul 1, 2006 at 10:26 PM
For all reasons, 2x1GB only
samrulez
Jul 1, 2006 at 11:42 PM
Go for identical 1gbX2 sticks....and put them in dual channel...check wheather ur mobo supports dual channel....
gary4gar
Jul 2, 2006 at 12:07 AM
go for 2X1gb
casanova
Jul 2, 2006 at 12:15 AM
2x1gb as better expandability and cost value
2X1gb=2x4300=8600/-
4x512mb=4x2700=11000/-
Mr.Cool
Mr.Cool #8
Jul 2, 2006 at 12:21 AM
casanova said:
2x1gb as better expandability and cost value
2X1gb=2x4300=8600/-
4x512mb=4x2700=11000/-

I'd like to say that 1gb stick costs Rs.3.6k !!


And hey, 1 512mb stick is Rs.2100 and not Rs.2700, hence, it should be Rs.8,400.
JGuru
JGuru #9
Jul 2, 2006 at 12:25 AM
2*1 GB , since it's economical also you can upgrade to at a later stage.
J
janitha #10
Jul 2, 2006 at 9:02 AM
Mr.Cool said:
I'd like to say that 1gb stick costs Rs.3.6k !!


And hey, 1 512mb stick is Rs.2100 and not Rs.2700, hence, it should be Rs.8,400.

There is no point in either quoting prices or aguing about them without mentioning brands. [and in case of high end ones, specific models also.(value series, gold series etc.)]
Mr.Cool
Mr.Cool #11
Jul 2, 2006 at 1:15 PM
It was Transcend. i bought it 2 months ago.

Was that enuff ??
J
janitha #12
Jul 2, 2006 at 1:47 PM
Mr.Cool said:
It was Transcend. i bought it 2 months ago.

Was that enuff ??
Definitely Transcend is one of the best brands available here in India. (I am also using Transcend 512x2)