Mem, 3200 vs. 2700?

[Vairu]

How much better is 3200 RAM, has anyone tried both and experienced any major differences, i'm going to buy 3200 anyhow because it's less than a few dollars more, just curious.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...log=147&depa=1

[The Heretic]

I cant be sure, but I think

2700 = 333 speed ram

And

3200 = 400 speed ram

Thus, 3200 is signifcantly better.

Clarification anyone?

[Vairu]

your speeds are correct, but how much of a difference performance wise, will it be better for ffxi?

[Siber]

Personally I do not believe it will make that much of a difference for just a single game. But make sure if you're going to buy the 3200 that your mobo supports it, otherwise u just waisted some money lol. If you plan on running multiple, memory-intensive programs at a single time, the faster option is better because all programs run from your RAM. But if you only run 1-2 programs (or many programs that are small) at a time, the 2700 will do just fine. You just want to make sure to have around 512 MB with either one u choose. And that isn't significantly better :-p That's only a 20.1% performance gain... Ok, it's good i'll grant you that haha

[Vairu]

oh alright maybe i'll buy 2

[The Heretic]

Make sure you get a mobo with Dual Channel compatability, and shove 2 x 256 Identical sticks on it, for an easy performance boost.

I still maintain that 3200 is better my a great enough amount to go out and buy it. But if your mobo doesnt support it, then yes, you've wasted your money.

[Siber]

Also, as heretic said, get two identical sticks. most mobos will mess up if u give 'em 2 different speeds or 2 different varieties of ram ol.

[Vairu]

hoot, already made sure of that, i built a computer with a similar configuration as the one i'm buying(except a way cheaper gfx card) and the mobo runs dual channel quite nicely, except the previous comp i built had 2x 256mb PC2700, so maybe i'll notice the difference, i'll try and get 2 sticks then . thanks

[The Heretic]

No Worries!

All the Best!

[Vairu]

hehe thanks, i can't wait till christmas, i need some money!