So, if I run two stick of dual channel ram will that be too much or just go with single sticks of ram=2.?

Case is a mid tower.

One hard drive will be formatted and partitioned (or a single partition) when you install Windows.

The second needs to be formatted and partitioned (or a single partition) before it can be used.

The dual channel comes from the motherboard.

You want two exact sticks or one pair.

If you use two pair you might get 3gb of use.

That is a 32 bit limit.

Most games will never want more than 2gb.

Can you tell if that MB is dual channel? If so, when you buy dual channel memory that is, one stick with 2 modules on it making it dual? How do I find the spec's on that MB? A friend helped me with picking out what I posted like, case, mb..et.

At Newegg just click on Specifications:

Model
Brand ASUS
Model M2N-SLI Deluxe
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type AM2
CPU Type Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64
FSB 1000MHz Hyper Transport (2000 MT/s)
Chipsets
North Bridge NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4×240pin
Memory Standard DDR2 800
Maximum Memory Supported 8GB
Dual Channel Supported Yes
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16 2
PCI Express x1 2
PCI Slots 3
Storage Devices
PATA 1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s 7
SATA RAID 0/1/0+1/5
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset None
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset ADI AD1988B
Audio Channels 8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Marvell PHY
Second LAN Chipset Marvell PHY
Max LAN Speed Dual 10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 2
COM 1
USB 4 x USB 2.0
IEEE 1394 1 x IEEE 1394a
eSATA 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s
S/PDIF Out 1x Optical, 1x Coaxial
Audio Ports 6 Ports
Onboard USB
Onboard USB 6 x USB 2.0
Onboard 1394
Onboard 1394 1x 1394a
Physical Spec
Form Factor ATX
Dimensions 12.0" x 9.6"
Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista
Features
Power Pin 24 Pin
Packaging
Package Contents M2N-SLI Deluxe
User Manual
Driver Disk
Rear I/O Panel Shield
IDE/PATA Cable
FDD Cable
6 x SATA Cable
3 x Power Cable
USB Bracket
IEEE 1394 Bracket
SLI Bridge
ASUS Q-Connector Kit
ASUS Array Mic
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 1 year limited
Labor 1 year limited

If you want the ASUS data I can pull it down.

The motherboard is dual channel.

RAM is RAM (basically speaking). Two identical "sticks" of RAM in the proper slots (usually alternating/ color coded) will run as dual channel.

Thanks,

Sorry, but I guess I don't understand the dual channel thing. Can you post some dual channel memory? Are you talking about the color thing with the MB?

Sorry bro I am new to building computers. I really appericate your advice and help btw.

That memory you posted was dual channel 2 X 2GB = 4GB

What you want is 2 X 1GB = 2GB

You can use the 2 X 2 but with a 32 bit OS it will only use @ 3 GB

Dual channel is dictated by the motherboard. Most have color coded slots. If you only use two "sticks" you insert into the same color.This is usually alternating slots such as 1 & 3 or 2 & 4 etc.

The RAM itself (any RAM pair) can be dual channel. As long as there is a matched pair of RAM a Dual Channel motherboard will run it as dual channel.

Okay, so,...lol...Its better for me to use single sticks of DDR2 and put them in slot 1 and 3 for 2 and 4, correct?

Yes. But it is best to get a matching pair.

Here is the Newegg filter you are interested in:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...+800+(PC2+6400)

RAM is very important and I would not go "cheap" on it.

Just a personal suggestion:

Anyone of the following:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ingston+HyperX

As they say: You get what you pay for.

Check this ram out and tell me what you think? What does this time mean (4-4-4-12)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134066