8GB x2 or 4GB x4

[TCcomputers29]

i was thinking of purchasing some RAM for Video Editing at 1080p. just wondering which would be a better solution GSkill 8GB x2 or GSkill 4GB x4. i have a Gigabyte 990FXA UD3, AMD PII X4 955 and Win 7 HP but will upgrade to Win8 Pro or something on the lines of that so i can add over 16gb of RAM.

 

So which is the better solution???

[_TheAlexO]

I would assume the 8x2 would be better just for future upgrades I guess. I'm not a ram expert at all, but I think there is a little more latency (might not be the correct word) when you have a lot of sticks. but I do not think it matters at all in the real world. Go with whatever is cheaper or if you think you will upgrade even more down the road, get the 8x2.

[TCcomputers29]

ok thanks, but is there any difference between the two?

[Drdeath]

Why so much memory?

[Stonerboy779]

Money.....................................

 

Seriously performance diff is going to be jack and as pointed out in terms of future upgrades the larger capacity sticks would be better.

[TCcomputers29]

i just figured ill prepare for the future...and i frequently do video editing in vegas (which is 32-bit) @1080p

1x 8gb ram is $89 ans 2x 4gb ram is $48

[d6bmg]

8GB x2.

Will help you in overclocking.

 

P.S. 1x 8GB should be enough.

[TCcomputers29]

8GB x2.

Will help you in overclocking.

 

P.S. 1x 8GB should be enough.

thanks, but doesn't dual channel RAM perform better cause they work together?

[Stonerboy779]

8GB x2.

Will help you in overclocking.

 

P.S. 1x 8GB should be enough.

Ps 8gb wont be enough.

 

TC actually needs the extra RAM

 

I am going to have to say TC 4x4 and if and when you need to upgrade sell them on and get 4x8

[TCcomputers29]

Ps 8gb wont be enough.

 

TC actually needs the extra RAM

 

I am going to have to say TC 4x4 and if and when you need to upgrade sell them on and get 4x8

how much would you recommend if i were to use it for video editing, cause i always get the ERROR message in Vegas Platinum

[d6bmg]

if 8GB isn't enough then I think 2x 8GB module would be better.

Reasons: 1. You will get two extra slots for any future up-gradation.

2. More RAM means more power consumption by them (specially while overclocking), so overclocking potential of the CPU comes down a bit. Although you use Phemon II 955. So, 4x4 or 2x8 config won't be too much different to differentiate.

[TCcomputers29]

if 8GB isn't enough then I think 2x 8GB module would be better.

Reasons: 1. You will get two extra slots for any future up-gradation.

2. More RAM means more power consumption by them (specially while overclocking), so overclocking potential of the CPU comes down a bit. Although you use Phemon II 955. So, 4x4 or 2x8 config won't be too much different to differentiate.

i think ill get the 2 x8gb, for upgrade ability

Thanks