cpu

[billyo]

Originally Posted by Lonman

Windows XP will only see 3gb of the 4gb ram. And some of the comp gurus I know tell me a system will actually perform faster with 4 512mb (2gb) rather than 4 1gb modules (4gb) due to latency issues in the bigger modules.

i just got the ultra ddr2 memory,2048mb pc2-6400 800 mhz, 4gb of ram..2x1024.( $42.00 ).my pc only has two slots..checked the compatibilty and i shoud be able to upgrade it to 4gb.(.by the way this memory will be installed on the other pc a soon as the other cpu comes in ).this pc im using now even with the 512g on ( i will be upgrading it to a 2gb) it it's running faster than before..well i had to removed some programs i dont need..this pc will be use mainly for doing some music editing and ie browsing ..having to replaced the motherboards, it opens a lot of possibilty for me to build a pc..but thanks for the info..