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Blockzillahead:

--- Quote from: Altiris on January 18, 2013, 10:56:14 AM ---I understand this but it's not that big of a performance difference, it's around 5% and its not like it will make your PC 5% faster.

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5%? Where are you getting this from exactly? It all depends on the configuration of your system and the specification of the RAM.

--- Quote from: Altiris on January 18, 2013, 10:56:14 AM --- Your motherboard only has two slots and supports 16gb of total memory.

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I think it's the processor that supports up to a specific amount of memory, not the motherboard.

--- Quote from: Altiris on January 18, 2013, 10:56:14 AM ---you decide for some reason you want 12gb or 16gb (I don't give a stuff if you say nobody needs that much, maybe someone just wants to have that much, who are you to decide?)

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Contradiction. You said before that it's a waste of money to buy 2 sticks instead of 1. Well you certainly don't need more than 8GB because it's extremely expensive and not worth it. No application uses more than 4GB. It's a waste of money to upgrade to anything more over 8GB. Even in the future. 4GB will do more than fine.

--- Quote from: Altiris on January 18, 2013, 10:56:14 AM ---have an extra stick just lying around.

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You can always sell it.

--- Quote from: Altiris on January 18, 2013, 10:56:14 AM ---but now you have 2 4gb sticks just lying around

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Same as above, more profit.

--- Quote from: Altiris on January 18, 2013, 10:56:14 AM ---who's stupid now?

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Where did this come from? I'm just saying that Tok's point is more accurate than yours.

--- Quote from: Altiris on January 18, 2013, 10:56:14 AM ---DO YOU SEE MY POINT YET?

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Not really because you seem confused about what's going on in this discussion.

Mr.jacksaunt:

--- Quote from: Blockzillahead on January 18, 2013, 11:06:46 AM ---I think it's the processor that supports up to a specific amount of memory, not the motherboard.

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ugh

EazyE:
bought an $80 video card the other day

plays BL with max shaders 100-120 FPS

MC peaks at 554 FPS and flows at 400 with Fast graphics settings

Altiris:

--- Quote from: Blockzillahead on January 18, 2013, 11:06:46 AM ---5%? Where are you getting this from exactly? It all depends on the configuration of your system and the specification of the RAM.I think it's the processor that supports up to a specific amount of memory, not the motherboard.Contradiction. You said before that it's a waste of money to buy 2 sticks instead of 1. Well you certainly don't need more than 8GB because it's extremely expensive and not worth it. No application uses more than 4GB. It's a waste of money to upgrade to anything more over 8GB. Even in the future. 4GB will do more than fine.You can always sell it.Same as above, more profit.Where did this come from? I'm just saying that Tok's point is more accurate than yours.Not really because you seem confused about what's going on in this discussion.

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1. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/PARALLEL-PROCESSING,1705-11.html Like I have said in the past, barely a performance difference.
2. Its a little bit on both parts. The processor needs to support the mhz speed of the memory, if it doesn't though it will just clock the speed down to what itsupported. (its mostly motherboard as even an Intel Celeron G50 supports 32gb)
3. You cut off what I quoted in the beginning, trying to make me not know what I am talking about or you simple didnt read everything. You are also saying 8GB is expensive, I didnt know $40 for memory was expensive. The 2x4GB options are the same prices also and even for some other brands its a couple bucks more.

--- Quote from: Altiris on January 18, 2013, 10:56:14 AM --- THIS IS AN Example, both 8gb (2x4gb) and 8gb(1x8gb) are the same price (the rams are actually the same price irl) from Gskill. Your motherboard only has two slots and supports 16gb of total memory. You decide to get the 2x4gb, so now you have both slots filled up and have 8gb max.

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4. You should know that people don't buy used RAM (unless for an ancient computer), and its not a good idea for you to either, it can be damaged or have errors.
5. Same as above, nobody buys used RAM
6. The who's stupid now thing probably didnt come from you, I think someone else said that.
7. I am not confused, I have built two gaming PCs and a kick ass Server (Intel Xeon X5690, 4HDD in RAID 1. I know what I am talking about. I have also backed up all of my information, I gave you a link that showed results of Single channel vs dual channel. You haven't given me any links about where you are backing up your information, and I haven't asked you to do so because I know what you are saying is true but I am still trying to get my point across of how you save money going my option.

I seriously am just tired of arguing, I only started the argument when someone called me out on something that I knew was true.

lcyGamma:
Imo RAM is one of the least things people need to worry about when it comes to performance. As long as you get a fair amount of memory, at least 6GB in your gaming rig, and choose one with a good CAS latency at anything 1333mhz or above, you are set.

People blow money buying memory that has is a kick faster at 1800mhz or whatnot. No problem if the price is fine, but if you are paying more or getting less memory for a faster speed you've forgeted up.

Thorough benchmarking tests show that the difference, even between RAM modules of 1333mhz vs 2000mhz, is so minor you'll never recognize it in real world performance.

Many of the more expensive RAM sticks by reliable companies, like G.Skill or Corsair, will offer this 'gaming ram' which is essentially just RAM packaged in a fancy case with heat pipes, charge people more for what isn't really more in terms of the user experience. Its targeted at the overclocking crowd who will buy into that.

So I don't think anyone should sweat it over buying one RAM stick or two. It might be a little slower, I'm not sure how much by, but I don't think its that important. Who would leave one space open for later upgrade? I'm not sure, someone who intends to buy more RAM within the year but can't afford it now perhaps.

As long as your RAM is of a good brand, and preferably has some kind of heat-dissipating casing, it should be fine. Companies like Corsair don't just pander to overclockers-- they offer products like the XMS3 series, which are aimed at high performance computers over brown town gamers, but only in terms of marketing. It'll still do you just as well as any other RAM sold for 'high-performance'. Thats why I chose it.

In short, RAM is RAM. Its gotten so fast relative to our other technologies that you need to focus more on quality and reliability over performance these days.

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