How important is dual channel memory for Fs2004?

[keaja]

Hey everyone,
right now I am deciding between buying an AMD 64 3400 or AMD 64FX-51. When clocked for processor speeds, they are just about neck and neck, it doesnt justify the extra $300 for the FX-51.

However, the AMD 64 3400+ Does not support Dual Channel Memory at this point. The Fx-51 does. Benchmark Programs like Sis SandraSoft (is that right?), just the FX-51 twice as faster in memory benchmarks then the AMD 64 3400+.

that would be an easy decision, but Benchmark programs allmost never reflect the results you would find in a real program, like Fs2004. So I am trying to figure out, if I should spend the extra $300 for the FX-51 just for dual channel memory support?

Thanks!
Jason Winn

[GregM_G]

I'm considering the same setup and would NOT go for the FX-51. FS is much more dependent on the CPU and its bus speed plus the graphics processor than memory bandwidth. I say save the 300 bucks and put it towards a NG video card, probably soon to be announced. :)

Of course there are other things that are memory dependent, so I guess it depends on what apps/games you are using.

cheers,

Greg G

AthlonXP 3200
EPOX 8RDA+
1GB CAS2 DDR
Radeon 9700 Pro
WinXP

[MadMaster]

It probably isn't worth it. Go for the AMD 64 3400+!