@kokuten: I'm honestly curious, what are you running that requires more than 8 gigs?
I've only got 4 gig in my system and I can still run Steam, CoH, firefox, mids, skype, and a few other apps without running into thrashing problems.
I would recommend getting 2x4GB sticks. If you find yourself running into situations where you need more, then sure, get two more sticks. But I doubt that will come up in any time soon, and in that time the price will have fallen even more. Sure it only costs another $50, but that is $50 that can be put towards other stuff (like a nice case with good cable management)
-Terry
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"so listen up boy, or pornography starring your mother will be the second worst thing to happen to you today"
TF2: Spy
I've only got 4 gig in my system and I can still run Steam, CoH, firefox, mids, skype, and a few other apps without running into thrashing problems.
I would recommend getting 2x4GB sticks. If you find yourself running into situations where you need more, then sure, get two more sticks. But I doubt that will come up in any time soon, and in that time the price will have fallen even more. Sure it only costs another $50, but that is $50 that can be put towards other stuff (like a nice case with good cable management)
-Terry
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"so listen up boy, or pornography starring your mother will be the second worst thing to happen to you today"
TF2: Spy