512 or 1 gig?

[WingWizard]

So...with this deal from slickdeals, should I get 512 mb of pc3200, or spend a little more for 1 gig pc2700?

[Agent_Embryo]

IMO, you should go with larger amount over speed.

[vass0922]

but it really comes down to do you really use that much?
I can't imagine why I would need more than 512 at the moment... I'm considering getting 512 of 3200 because later on I may want to upgrade to a later processor when they come down in price but dont' want to be weighed down because I got memory thats too slow....

Just my thoughts at least

[rockpile]

I agree with Vass on this one I would go with the 512!

depends on the programs you use. if you use Vmware or something that craves memory go for the larger amount

[Droppyale]

Originally posted by vass0922
but it really comes down to do you really use that much?
I can't imagine why I would need more than 512 at the moment... I'm considering getting 512 of 3200 because later on I may want to upgrade to a later processor when they come down in price but dont' want to be weighed down because I got memory thats too slow....

Just my thoughts at least

well, if you think about it, with the new motherboards coming out that will support PC4000 or whatever...

U should get PC2700 cheap for now..


and eventually upgrade to the newest and baddest.

[jmebonner]

I've got 1024, I had to loan one of the 512 sticks to a friend, leaving me with 512, the difference was negligable. I noticed absolutely no difference while loading, playing games, etc.
My experience says, save the dough... G/L!

[cbuddha42]

go with 512 of 3200 - its more upgrade friendly and you dont really need 1024 unless you do major digital video editing or 3d design with many factor modeling

[[Neo770]]

I say just get 512, its just enough at the moment, and you can always upgrade later on.

[Nighthawk]

I'd go for the PC3200, if only because it would be easier to move to a new comptuer later on if you upgrade.

I just bought a gig of RAM, but I doubt I'll have a need for the upper 512 for a while.