3x2 GB sticks or 1x4 GB stick

[antwanman12]

I'm helping my buddy build a gaming rig and I was wondering if I would get more performance per dollar with one 4 gig stick or three 2 gig sticks, both of 1600.

I've heard some people that say faster is better and some that say more is always better.

Thanks in advance

 

[shortstuff_mt]

That depends on what system the RAM is going in. Is it an LGA 1356 system that can run triple-channel RAM? If not, I wouldn't get either configuration. A 2x2GB setup is best for most systems since it allows the RAM to run in dual-channel mode.

 

[antwanman12]

Its going in an Asus AM3 mobo. So a dual channel kit will work better than just one stick?

 

[shortstuff_mt]

Yes, absolutely.