Ok im building another computer, and havent really done so in a while so im behind the times in certain settings. Im looking at ram right now and have a few questions.
First of all Im leaning towards going for 4 gigs, im going to be doing some gaming on it, so it seems like the suitable amount. Next I cant decide between going with 4x1 sticks or 2x2 sticks, is there a difference between the two and which one is "better". (ill be using DDR2 800 pc2-6400)
Next im looking at timing of the ram, i know what each of the numbers means, but i dont know whats a good amount for each number, i.e. is 444-16 better or worse then lets say, 555-12. also which is better 1t or 2t.
Also I refuse to use Windows Vista, so ill be using XP pro x64 sp2, will anything differ between the two for ram setting wise.
Thanks for all the help
One last question does it really matter if i get sli or crossfire ready ram (ill be using two ati crossfire vid cards) Ive seen companies like OCZ that have sli and crossfire ready ram.
First of all Im leaning towards going for 4 gigs, im going to be doing some gaming on it, so it seems like the suitable amount. Next I cant decide between going with 4x1 sticks or 2x2 sticks, is there a difference between the two and which one is "better". (ill be using DDR2 800 pc2-6400)
Next im looking at timing of the ram, i know what each of the numbers means, but i dont know whats a good amount for each number, i.e. is 444-16 better or worse then lets say, 555-12. also which is better 1t or 2t.
Also I refuse to use Windows Vista, so ill be using XP pro x64 sp2, will anything differ between the two for ram setting wise.
Thanks for all the help
One last question does it really matter if i get sli or crossfire ready ram (ill be using two ati crossfire vid cards) Ive seen companies like OCZ that have sli and crossfire ready ram.