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DDR II 667MHz vs 800MHZ

Asked by a_anis3000 in Computer Memory (RAM), PC / Windows Games, Computer Games

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Hi there, My current system is equipped with 2GB 667MHZ DDR II ram running at dual channel (2x 1GB configuration)

I am interested in expanding it up to 4GB by adding two more "1GB 667MHZ" modules, However the 800MHz version is out which my current motherboard supports. I am tempted to remove the current installed 667MHZ RAM and buy a 4GB 800MHZ set (as 2x 2GB RAM modules) anew since mixing different speeds does not work, however I will incur extra cause while doing that obviously.

According to a data transfer rate of a comparison table I found on the web
DDR2 667 (PC2-5300)     = 5.3GB/sec in single channel         10.6GB/sec in dual channel
DDR2 800 (PC2-6400)     = 12.8GB/sec in single channel       12.8GB/sec in dual channel

With respect to dual channel comparison, its a 133MHz difference which translates into 2.2GB/sec gain from upgrading to 800MHz

So the question is the 2.2GB/s gain suggested by the mathematical comparison a noticeable performance boost in practical computing, that its worth going for a fresh 4GB 800MHz set rather than the more straightforward and cheaper "just add another 2GB 667MHZ" option?

To give further insights about the motives behind my interest. I believe the main benefits of faster ram is improved loading time that is more evident during intensive loading sessions such as gaming, Windows startups and loadings of larger files into memory. Of course I am aware there are other factors involved such as the hard drive speed (in terms of the RPM, data seek rate and cache parameters)...etc but for now I want to focus my research on the ram speed factor.

Additional information about me:
My main use of my PCs, lies in gaming, creating and editing media (Sony Vegas and Photoshops my main softwares), programming both academic and hobbies in my spare time and quite a lot of multi tasking activities

See my profile for details of my specs

Thanks in advance
a_anis3000
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