Do I need hi performance memory if not overclocking?

[Guertin Graphics Art Department]

I'm building my first system, and am in the process of selecting memory.
I plan to use 1g 3200 ram on either an MSI, or Chaintech MB (probably
Chaintech 9CJS). I'm building the system as a general purpose, but will
be doing multitrack audio recording , graphic design (photoshop etc.)
and some games, so I'm primarily interested in stability. I have no real
need for overclocking, I may experiment a little with it, but it is not
a requirement.
My question is, can I safely go with memory like Corsair value select,
or Kingston Valueram, or do I need XMS type hi performance memory if not
overclocking? In other words, is that type of memory primarily of
benefit to overclockers. I don't want to spend the extra money if it
will prove to be of no added value to the system.

 

[DaveW]

IF you plan on running dual channel DDR RAM, instead of single channel, then
I would highly suggest you get matched XMS type memory. The dual channel
configuration will really speed things up.

 

[Stephen Austin]

IF you plan on running dual channel DDR RAM, instead of single channel,
then
I would highly suggest you get matched XMS type memory. The dual channel
configuration will really speed things up.

Yeah, a whole 5% of speedy speed-up. You won't notice the difference
unless you're a benchmark freak.

Steve

 

[S.Heenan]

I'm building my first system, and am in the process of selecting
memory. I plan to use 1g 3200 ram on either an MSI, or Chaintech MB
(probably Chaintech 9CJS). I'm building the system as a general
purpose, but will be doing multitrack audio recording , graphic
design (photoshop etc.) and some games, so I'm primarily interested
in stability. I have no real need for overclocking, I may experiment
a little with it, but it is not a requirement.
My question is, can I safely go with memory like Corsair value select,
or Kingston Valueram, or do I need XMS type hi performance memory if
not overclocking? In other words, is that type of memory primarily of
benefit to overclockers. I don't want to spend the extra money if it
will prove to be of no added value to the system.

If you will not be overclocking, two 512MB modules of Kingston, Corsair
Value, or Crucial PC3200 will be fine. The Intel 875P chipset performs best
with two or more modules in dual-channel config. Newegg.com has 512MB
modules of Buffalo Tech PC3700 for $94USD which will allow a moderate degree
of overclocking at no additional cost.

 

[Dashi]

Yeah, a whole 5% of speedy speed-up. You won't notice the difference
unless you're a benchmark freak.

You may not notice but your system will run much better for it.

Whatever you do stay away from Linux, it is a virus!

Dashi