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Help with computer RAM. +karma

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Bigwoods
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So I have 1GB of PC2-4200 (533MHZ) RAM currently in my computer and it's really not enough since Vegas is soon going to be installed.
My question is; is there really that much of a differece between 533 and 800MHZ RAM speed?

Should I go for 3GB of 533 RAM or 2GB of 800MHZ RAM?

And yes, my computer and mobo support all those types of RAM
Oct 2 2008 8:16PM
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Billek
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Tell me what your motherboard is, and your price range.
Oct 2 2008 8:21PM
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Jacuse
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I use final cut express and I only have 2 GB or ram. It runs fine and I don't really notice any lagging. So two gb will work fine, but three will probably make it run a little faster.
Oct 2 2008 8:24PM
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Billek
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I also need to know your os, and if it is 64-bit or not
Oct 2 2008 8:26PM
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Bigwoods
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Asus M2N68-LA 

And somewhere like 30-35 or alittle more.. And it's a must that it be from www.newegg.ca
Oct 2 2008 8:27PM
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Bigwoods
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32-bit.. So it max' out at 3.3GB
Oct 2 2008 8:28PM
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Billek
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http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178154

or this, because I love OCZ ram

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227189
Oct 2 2008 8:39PM
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Bigwoods
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Okay so last question.

Would you go with 3GB of 533MHZ memory
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2GB of 800MHZ memory
Oct 2 2008 8:47PM
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BReed
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i think... 3GB of 533MHZ memory
Oct 2 2008 8:51PM
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Billek
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The fastest his mobo takes is 2gb DDR2 800, its a shitty one that came with a prebuilt I presume.

And to the thread creator, make sure you put one stick in a blue slot and the other in the corresponding black slot, and you will be golden. Whatever you do, dont pair it with your old ram, because there is a chance it is clocked lower, and it will force your new ram to run slower as well.
Oct 2 2008 8:52PM
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