2GB versus 4GB memory?

discjockey · July 9th, 2007, 19:30

I'm building a new computer soon and I was wondering whether an increase from 2GB to 4GB of 800 MHz memory (dual channel) would give me any increase in PCSX2? (specifically ffx, i guess?)

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The Magic Hobo · July 9th, 2007, 19:32

4Gb is a bit of an excess, not many apps would benifit from it that much, althoguh it depends on what app. As for pcsx2, 2Gb would suffice IMO.

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**refraction** · July 9th, 2007, 19:35

1Gb is ample for the emulator, any more is just wasted

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**Hard core Rikki** · July 9th, 2007, 19:47

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As for pcsx2, 2Gb would suffice.

Funny how nothing was said about getting FASTER RAM or dualcore CPUs.
Try getting Corsair, Mushkin or Kingston RAM if you can.

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Arnaud3013 · July 9th, 2007, 19:53

Gskill is very fast too
and windows don't like 4gb
if you increase your ram, take in max 3gb

Thunderhit · July 9th, 2007, 20:56

Unless you have a 64bit OS, then more than 3 GB works like a charm.

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Barius · July 9th, 2007, 22:40

As long as PCSX2 runs you have enough RAM.

For Windows, as others have said, 32bit Windows can only use 3.1Gb. You need 64bit Windows to use more. Linux has a similar limitation (at the process level), though 64bit Linux tends to have more mature drivers in my experience.

Tr4cker · July 10th, 2007, 04:38

This is the best RAM there is - Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
Stay away from Corsair and OCZ.

But the most important thing in PCSX2 is the CPU. Make sure you buy an E6420/E6600 and overclock to at least 3.2Ghz.

General Plot · July 10th, 2007, 04:49

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Originally Posted by Tr4cker

This is the best RAM there is - Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
Stay away from Corsair and OCZ.

But the most important thing in PCSX2 is the CPU. Make sure you buy an E6420/E6600 and overclock to at least 3.2Ghz.

I dunno, I bought some of this stuff, and it works great. Good timings and good price.

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Pyramid_Head · July 10th, 2007, 05:50

I've always had good luck with OCZ ram!

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Tr4cker · July 10th, 2007, 08:21

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I've always had good luck with OCZ ram!

They suck for overclocking.

Thief^ · July 10th, 2007, 11:24

I second the Geil memory, it's pretty awesome

As for OCZ, saying it sucks for overclocking is stupid. Either buy ram rated for the speeds you want to use, or don't, but don't complain that the DDR800 you bought can't do 1000MHz.

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BAXTER STOCKMAN · July 10th, 2007, 13:00

I have 1GBDDR400 Kingston RAM. Is it good for overcloking?

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marvelous · July 10th, 2007, 13:48

It's not the brand that makes it good for overclocking. It's what kind of chip the manufacturer used. Micron D9 are the best far as ddr2 goes.

Gskill HZ series are Micron D9GMH

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Tr4cker · July 10th, 2007, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by marvelous

It's not the brand that makes it good for overclocking. It's what kind of chip the manufacturer used. Micron D9 are the best far as ddr2 goes.

Gskill HZ series are Micron D9GMH

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Jarrett · July 10th, 2007, 17:28

everyone's an expert

Pyramid_Head · July 10th, 2007, 19:21

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Originally Posted by Tr4cker

They suck for overclocking.

Afaik the reviews on the ram I bought were great I always read up on what I'm buying.. Atleast 5 or 6 people said its a good overclocker! Now what does that tell you? Please don't try and pretend you know about something that you clearly don't!

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Ah, a smart man. If u were a women, I would marry u.

Oh man I get so sick and tired of these kinda replies! You are not helping the orginal poster in anyway with this kind of post

Now to answer the orignal question I beleive 2gb is more than enough though if You can afford it and use an X64 OS go for 4gb. I'm gonna stick with 2gb for now

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**bositman** · July 11th, 2007, 00:08

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parman_donk · July 11th, 2007, 00:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by marvelous

It's not the brand that makes it good for overclocking. It's what kind of chip the manufacturer used. Micron D9 are the best far as ddr2 goes.

Gskill HZ series are Micron D9GMH

Mushkin and Twinmos are great too

Sina · July 11th, 2007, 01:32

SAMSUNG is best.

July 9th, 2007, 19:30	#1
discjockey Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali! Posts: 1	2GB versus 4GB memory? I'm building a new computer soon and I was wondering whether an increase from 2GB to 4GB of 800 MHz memory (dual channel) would give me any increase in PCSX2? (specifically ffx, i guess?) Thanks

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The Magic Hobo Just add water Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: A Cardboard Box, Somewhere in the Southwest of England Posts: 892	4Gb is a bit of an excess, not many apps would benifit from it that much, althoguh it depends on what app. As for pcsx2, 2Gb would suffice IMO. __________________ PCSX2 ROMs Anything is possible at....

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Arnaud3013 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: France Posts: 1	Gskill is very fast too and windows don't like 4gb if you increase your ram, take in max 3gb

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Thunderhit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 308	Unless you have a 64bit OS, then more than 3 GB works like a charm. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 @ 3GHZ Gainward 8800gts 640mb Gigabyte DS3P 4GB DDR-800 RAM Vista 64bit

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Barius Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: At home Posts: 942	As long as PCSX2 runs you have enough RAM. For Windows, as others have said, 32bit Windows can only use 3.1Gb. You need 64bit Windows to use more. Linux has a similar limitation (at the process level), though 64bit Linux tends to have more mature drivers in my experience.

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Tr4cker Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Israel Posts: 53	This is the best RAM there is - Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail Stay away from Corsair and OCZ. But the most important thing in PCSX2 is the CPU. Make sure you buy an E6420/E6600 and overclock to at least 3.2Ghz.

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Pyramid_Head Trust No One Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mulder's Office USA Posts: 325	I've always had good luck with OCZ ram! __________________ CPU: AMD FX 8320 8 Core @4ghz GPU: Geforce GT630 (yes I know) Mobo: Asus M5A97 R 2.0 RAM: G.Skill Ripjaw X 16GB PC3 12800 DDR-3 HDD1: 750GB Seagate Barracuda 32mb (data and games) HDD2: 250GB Seagate Barracuda 16MB (data and games) HDD3:WD Sata 1 160GB (data) HDD4:USB 3.0 WD 500GB HDD (data) SSD:OCZ Agility 3 (OS) Operating System: Windows 8 Professional x64 PSU: Antec Earthwatts 500watt 80 Plus Monitor: Acer 22' widescreen ' 1680x1050

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Thief^ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 168	I second the Geil memory, it's pretty awesome As for OCZ, saying it sucks for overclocking is stupid. Either buy ram rated for the speeds you want to use, or don't, but don't complain that the DDR800 you bought can't do 1000MHz. __________________ Desktop: A64 X2 3800+ @ 2.4GHz (+20%), 8800GTS 320MB, 2GB ram, WinXP x64 / Ubuntu 7.04 x86-64 Server: 2x Athlon XP 2400+ (hand-modded to MP), 4x 300GB hdd, 2GB ram, Win2003 Work PC: Xeon X5355 4x2.66GHz, 8800GTX 768MB, 4GB ram, WinXP, xbox360 devkit

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