| Subject: Which RAM? 6400 v 8500? Version 32 v 64? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general |
| Date: 9/6/2008 6:36:52 PM |
| From: JSoul Rules [Email Address Protection] |
I've done a great deal of searching but still haven't found a completely satisfactory answer. I'm running a Core 2 Duo (6600) and have 4 sticks of RAM for a total of 3GB. I'm upgrading to Vista and wasn't sure of the following: 1) Should I go with Vista Ultimate 64? Other than a HDTV card I've got stuck in there, I don't think I have anything else that may or may not be 64 compatible. From what I'm told, even 32 bit emulation is very good. I'm also told I'm probably better going this route for the long run since it's fast. However, I'm also told it can be an incredible PITA. Half my drivers, e.g. my Okidata 5500N color laser printer, HP scanner, etc. seem to have that "unsigned" thing for installation and I'm told that you can't choose "continue anyways" or whatever it is that ignores the requirement. I can't imagine if that is going to be a huge headache and was hoping someone with experience could speak on this. 2) I figured I'd get some new RAM as well, perhaps 2 sticks of 2GB RAM but I wasn't sure which. Some Mushkin 6400 with a low latency 4 (12) or perhaps an 8500 which has a latency of 5. It's all a whole lot of confusion since I'm told that the 6400 can still be used if you move the board up to 1066 eventually, etc. When it comes right down to it, which is the better investment? For $10-15, it's not worth going with the one slightly less. I'm told that the 6400 800DDR2 with the low latency is superb (the Mushking) but maybe someone with knowledge can speak more on this subject. Thank you!!!! |
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| Subject: Re: Which RAM? 6400 v 8500? Version 32 v 64? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general |
| Date: 9/7/2008 5:58:36 PM |
| From: JSoul Rules [Email Address Protection] |
On Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:12:17 -0500, Ringmaster <bigtop@VistaGeneralCircus.net> wrote: >On Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:36:52 -0400, JSoul Rules ><tkd_in_the_city@yahoo_deletelines_.com> wrote: > >>I've done a great deal of searching but still haven't found a >>completely satisfactory answer. I'm running a Core 2 Duo (6600) and >>have 4 sticks of RAM for a total of 3GB. I'm upgrading to Vista and >>wasn't sure of the following: >> >>1) Should I go with Vista Ultimate 64? Other than a HDTV card I've got >>stuck in there, I don't think I have anything else that may or may not >>be 64 compatible. From what I'm told, even 32 bit emulation is very >>good. I'm also told I'm probably better going this route for the long >>run since it's fast. >> >>However, I'm also told it can be an incredible PITA. Half my drivers, >>e.g. my Okidata 5500N color laser printer, HP scanner, etc. seem to >>have that "unsigned" thing for installation and I'm told that you >>can't choose "continue anyways" or whatever it is that ignores the >>requirement. I can't imagine if that is going to be a huge headache >>and was hoping someone with experience could speak on this. >> >>2) I figured I'd get some new RAM as well, perhaps 2 sticks of 2GB RAM >>but I wasn't sure which. Some Mushkin 6400 with a low latency 4 (12) >>or perhaps an 8500 which has a latency of 5. It's all a whole lot of >>confusion since I'm told that the 6400 can still be used if you move >>the board up to 1066 eventually, etc. When it comes right down to it, >>which is the better investment? For $10-15, it's not worth going with >>the one slightly less. I'm told that the 6400 800DDR2 with the low >>latency is superb (the Mushking) but maybe someone with knowledge can >>speak more on this subject. >> >>Thank you!!!! > >Generally go with the fastest memory your mother board and BIOS >supports. That said, the faster the memory rating the more finicky it >can be at faster FSB (front side buss) speeds especially if you plan >on overclocking the system. If not, a minor consideration. Mushking is >a premium brand. Get matched pairs if possible. > >In spite of all the hype there is little hardware that takes advantage >of 64 bit, even less software. For most, a waste of money. Also driver >support for 64 bit devices remains weaker than for 32 bit. It will >happen some day, not yet. Thank you for your response. Apparently all my hardware is Vista 64 compatible so I'm happy about this. I'm not sure what "faster" means regarding RAM. The choices are: Mushkin: Capacity 4GB (2 x 2GB) Speed DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Cas Latency 4 Timing 4-4-4-12 OCZ Platinum Capacity 4GB (2 x 2GB) Speed DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Cas Latency 5 Timing 5-5-5-18 G.Skill Capacity 4GB (2 x 2GB) Speed DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Cas Latency 5 Timing 5-5-5-15 |
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