will a 512 3200 ram make a big difference compared to 512 x256 ddr ram .. make a big difference? or should i just get x2 512 3200? its on sale.. but i would like to know how big a difference it would make ..

Can you clarify what you have and what you are considering?

You want to get:

2X 512MB 3200DDR?

What do you have now?

Are you sure that the RAM is compatible with your board?

Here is a good check/scan for compatibility:

http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/index.asp

i want to get 2x512 3200 and i currently ahve 2x256 2100 ram im sure my system is compatible but im thinking about only getting 1 512 3200 would it make a big difference of what i ahve now which is 2x256 2100?

Would going from:

2 X 256 2100 to 1 X 512 3200 make a big difference?

Probably not ... doubt that you would notice it.

Alot depends on what you do with the machine. Taking it up to 2 X 512 3200 might be noticable in high end games & or video editing etc.

The speed of the processor is perhaps the most important speed ... as well as the speed of the hard drive.

The upgrade would be nice but I doubt if you would notice it unless you went to 2 X 512.

I agree with Jephree. RAM upgrades can be VERY beneficial .... but only if your system is already using up all of the RAM that is currently fitted and actually NEEDS more. Otherwise, it's a waste of time. Kind of like fitting a turbo onto your car when you've just had put a big fence across the end of your driveway - if you aren't pushing your system to the limit now, why bother giving it more potential?!

But, if you've got evidence that your system is using up all of its 512Mb RAM at the moment, then fitting 1Gb RAM (regardless of whether it's PC2100 (DDR266) or PC3200 (DDR400)) will make it better.

Alright , thanks for the info guys

i do push my computer pretty hard multi tasking with a few things like photoshop and stuff.. ill wait till ima able to get 2x512's I'm hoping this computer will last me another 2 years.