What should i keep?[poll]
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You likely do not have a choice, and if you do, your 1333 MHz memory will likely run at 500-600 MHz.
As far as I know you cant run RAM of different clock speeds at the same time. Or at least it is not very favourable.
What exact are you upgrading? Is it a laptop? If its a desktop(well newer laptops too, but I am guessing its not) you will want to consider things like if your system support dual channel RAM. Does your CPU/motherboard support 64bit processing?
It sounds a lot like it is a quite dated system you are updating. What are its stats? Is it a PC you plan to use for playing MC?
Uhh as far as I know there's no same type of RAM that is going to have those speed differences. You likely bought DDR3, when your motherboard is DDR2, which simply won't work. Sure you bought the right type of RAM?
Either way, even 4GB is on the lower end. I would consider 8GB the minimum, and 16GB preferred... but if your still running a DDR2 system then you really just need an entirely new computer.
Either way, even 4GB is on the lower end. I would consider 8GB the minimum, and 16GB preferred... but if your still running a DDR2 system then you really just need an entirely new computer.
Derp me its DDR3 . 
Motherboard/CPU support 64bit OS/processing(im gonna install win 7 Ultimate 64-bit before adding ram).
And it is desktop PC.
Currently no money for more than 4GB(its still better than 2GB),and i only have 2 slots on mobo and max support is 8GB.
btw im not noob i just asked should i go with quality of quanity.
Motherboard/CPU support 64bit OS/processing(im gonna install win 7 Ultimate 64-bit before adding ram).
And it is desktop PC.
Currently no money for more than 4GB(its still better than 2GB),and i only have 2 slots on mobo and max support is 8GB.
btw im not noob i just asked should i go with quality of quanity.
If your motherboard supports it, you really should buy 2x4GB dual RAM blocks to take advantage of the increased speed. Anything else would be a waste. I wouldn't buy any specially high rated RAM, would probably be a waste on your other system. But a basic level dual kit of 2x4GB should not cost too much these days.Derp me its DDR3 .
Motherboard/CPU support 64bit OS/processing(im gonna install win 7 Ultimate 64-bit before adding ram).
And it is desktop PC.
Currently no money for more than 4GB(its still better than 2GB),and i only have 2 slots on mobo and max support is 8GB.
btw im not noob i just asked should i go with quality of quanity.
Let me explain something to you, to solve all your questions:
When a memory says it runs in a certain speed (let's say 1333 MHz), it means that speed when used in all channels (normally most memory/motherboards are Dual Channel, that means 2 equal memories, there's also Triple Channel option).
So, if you want to buy a single 4GB Ram stick, you'll get it to work actually at half of the speed, since it doesn't have a brother to cooperate and share all the work with.
What it means? Your current computer has a single 2GB stick, so it runs also at half speed. If you add another memory stick (of 4GB), you'll have 6GB that's not Dual Channel, that means it won't be the best setup. But, if you only use a single 4GB stick, you'll end up with only 4GB on half speed, so that's not better in any case.
So, my suggestions are:
Buy 2 4GB sticks. This way you have the best setup.
Buy another 2GB stick and have it to 4GB with dual channel enabled (that means faster!).
When a memory says it runs in a certain speed (let's say 1333 MHz), it means that speed when used in all channels (normally most memory/motherboards are Dual Channel, that means 2 equal memories, there's also Triple Channel option).
So, if you want to buy a single 4GB Ram stick, you'll get it to work actually at half of the speed, since it doesn't have a brother to cooperate and share all the work with.
What it means? Your current computer has a single 2GB stick, so it runs also at half speed. If you add another memory stick (of 4GB), you'll have 6GB that's not Dual Channel, that means it won't be the best setup. But, if you only use a single 4GB stick, you'll end up with only 4GB on half speed, so that's not better in any case.
So, my suggestions are:
Buy 2 4GB sticks. This way you have the best setup.
Buy another 2GB stick and have it to 4GB with dual channel enabled (that means faster!).
For dual RAM to work the 2 RAM blocks have to be identical, and I would be pretty sure that it would be impossible(or stupidly expensive) to find an identical 2GB RAM block to the old already installed.
Get a packet with 2 RAM blocks specifically paired for Dual channel use for the best result. Also make sure your motherboard is configured for dual channel usage(BIOS settings etc, check your MB manual).