kopernik11

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Hey guys hope you can help me make right decision. I have 4 X 512 kingston hyper x memor DDR pc 3200 2-2-2-5 ,2.6 v. My motherboard go up to 4GB (Asun AN-8 ..... not sure what is full model number). I use my pc for gaming most of the time but new games need more ). I was thinking of dooing some upgreate to it. Cpu its not the option 4400+ is fastes i can get on 393 socket , Evga 7800 gtx vide card is ok for now, next in line is RAM. The question is shoud i repleaced my ram with 4 x 1 GB kingston( same timing) or change motherboard and get new DDR3 ram? How DDR pc 3200 with 2-2-2-5 timing comper to new ddr3?
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jedimasterben

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I wouldn't go with DDR3. It's too expensive, and the performance gains haven't been too high.

It all depends on how much you are willing to spend on either an upgrade or a new build.

You can get an AM2 motherboard, CPU, and DDR2 RAM for less than $300.