Got that Upgrade Itch

[geokilla]

Now that I'm using Windows 7 64 bit, is there a need to upgrade from 2GB to 4GB of RAM? I'm a casual gamer who occasionally plays games like CoD4, etc. but all single player mode at the moment because of....cracks.. Folding is running whenever my computer is on. With the prices of DDR2 at a fairly low price, 4GB for only $40ish is really cheap.

If I should upgrade, what RAM would you recommend? Quickly browsing Canada Computers I see some fairly good deals. I'm leaning towards the Corsairs because they don't need a rebate and well, I won't run it above DDR800 anyways since I'll be keeping the 1:1 FSB:RAM ratio.

Canada Computers - Memory > Desktop Memory > DDR2 800 PC2-6400+ : Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX Matched Pairs 2GB Kit (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2-800 CL 4-4-4-12 240-pin Dual Channel DHX Memory .

Canada Computers - Memory > Desktop Memory > DDR2 800 PC2-6400+ : OCZ (OCZ2RPR800C44GK) Reaper DDR2 PC2-6400 DDR2-800 CL 4-4-4-15 4GB (2X2GB) Memory Kit.

Would you get more RAM or upgrade something else in my rig for $40ish?

[sheepdogexpress]

Awwwwweee, an upgrade itch with ddr2, so cheap and so simple.

A move too 4gb of ram with a 64bit os is a great upgrade. Cheap and noticeable.

With DDR3, that increases the complexity and cost so vastly.

[fredkruge]

Yea, there will definately be a difference between 2GB and 4GB. Especially with vista

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by geokilla

Now that I'm using Windows 7 64 bit, is there a need to upgrade from 2GB to 4GB of RAM? I'm a casual gamer who occasionally plays games like CoD4, etc. but all single player mode at the moment because of....cracks.. Folding is running whenever my computer is on. With the prices of DDR2 at a fairly low price, 4GB for only $40ish is really cheap.

If I should upgrade, what RAM would you recommend? Quickly browsing Canada Computers I see some fairly good deals. I'm leaning towards the Corsairs because they don't need a rebate and well, I won't run it above DDR800 anyways since I'll be keeping the 1:1 FSB:RAM ratio.

Canada Computers - Memory > Desktop Memory > DDR2 800 PC2-6400+ : Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX Matched Pairs 2GB Kit (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2-800 CL 4-4-4-12 240-pin Dual Channel DHX Memory .

Canada Computers - Memory > Desktop Memory > DDR2 800 PC2-6400+ : OCZ (OCZ2RPR800C44GK) Reaper DDR2 PC2-6400 DDR2-800 CL 4-4-4-15 4GB (2X2GB) Memory Kit.

Would you get more RAM or upgrade something else in my rig for $40ish?

All depends on what you do.

Just because its cheap doesn't necessarily mean its beneficial.

[JD]

I'd say go with it. Those Corsairs are a decent price even without MIR.

No harm in having extra RAM IMO.

[486]

Paraphrasing B.Gates, 8GB should be enough for everyone. It is dirt cheap.

[Soultribunal]

Do it, get the Corsairs and be happy with the extra RAM.

ST

[TopDogZero]

Now that I'm using Windows 7 64 bit, is there a need to upgrade from 2GB to 4GB of RAM? I'm a casual gamer who occasionally plays games like CoD4, etc. but all single player mode at the moment because of....cracks.. Folding is running whenever my computer is on. With the prices of DDR2 at a fairly low price, 4GB for only $40ish is really cheap.

The Corsairs kit is only 2GB (2x1GB). I think the going rate for 4GB at the lowest is $60+.

[geokilla]

Originally Posted by TopDogZero

The Corsairs kit is only 2GB (2x1GB). I think the going rate for 4GB at the lowest is $60+.

I thought they were a 4GB kit. Massive fail by me right there.

Well I didn't get the RAM kit anyways....gotta focus on my exams for a few more days first. Must not fail SBI and MCR...

Guess rebates are the only way to go if I want a cheap 4GB kit.

[rjbarker]

Geez...I sure wish when I get the "upgrade itch" it only means $40 on some RAM...hahahahahahha...my last "upgrade itch" was $325...before that was $1200....and on and on.

PS....More RAM indeed!!