OCZ DDR2 4GB Memory Kit, optimized for the socket AM2

[49pest]

I plan on building a new PC sometime this summer. OCZ has released an optimized version of it's "Platinum Series" DDR2/667 for the AM2 socket. I will probably wait on the AM2+ sockets from AMD. So does 2 sticks of 2GB or 4 sticks of 1GB ram make better sense. I have to also consider tha costs. :shock: Does anyone have anymore info or suggestions as the best or most practical way to go?

[wind_comm]

the "optimization" has something to do with one of the settings. if you find out, you can probably change it in your BIOS and save yourself some money

[bigdroo]

Two Sticks. No question. That allows you to upgrade later more easily and should make it easier to overclock if you do that sort of thing. Usually there's a small performance penalty for going from two to four sticks of memory anyway. The good thing is, when you do decide to go from 4GB to 8GB (or 6GB) the additional memory will be quite useful assuming you're using XP-64 or Vista x64. (Vista x64 loves 4GB)

One other thing... If you're planning on AM2+, don't get the DDR2-667s, get the DDR2-800s or better. It may cost a little more, but I promise you'll be kicking yourself later when you go Phenom and you're stuck with 667mHz memory.

[brutis]

I'm with bigdroo on this get the 2x2gig kit. Leaves you more room to upgrade in the future.


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