Memory Performance

ilcaa

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I just brought a computer that has 4 GB of 800MHZ memory. I have 2 sticks of 1GB @ 667MHZ each. From what I read all memory will perform at the base rate of 667MH if I install the extra 2 sticks.



My question then is: what will give me better performance,
4GB at 800 MHZ OR 6GB at 667MHZ????



thanks for the help.
 

ilcaa

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i do alot of excel work, formulas, database queries, web extraction... have multiple apps windows open


the additional 2 gig wont things smoother even if they will make everything run at 667mhz? Just trying to understand how memory works and t