ATTN: Guys with 2GB of RAM

I was considering upgrading my RAM from 2x512 to 2x1024. I would get the PDP 2-3-2-5 RAM, about $270 from ZipZoomFly.
My question is: For those of you who upgraded, did you notice a performance increase? If so, what was it? What type of activities, etc..
Thanks~

1 GB runs most of my programs fine and will be the sweet spot for most. With 2GB I can run a lot more with out a lot of file swaping 2 disk. It a lot smoother for task switching with 2GB, running:
BFME (game) and its editor (uses upto: "Commit charge: 1.5GB" +)
Playing MP3.
Browsing web.
MSN/Yahoo IM.
Downloading.
etc
As for games I don't see a big change 1GB VS 2GB, no where near as good as 512 vs 1GB. Running a lot of apps or memory hogs will benefit from the extra 1GB
You mite have a problem running 4X512 @ 400 and it will be T2. 2X1024 should be 400 @ T1. Mine runs @ 166 or 180 but locks up @ 200. So I play around with setting when O/C'ing, 2X512 runs fine @ 225 (with my ram)
I got 2 GB because of the price (ram was cheap £35 per 512) and just thinking about the future as I hope this rig last me 2-3 years for gaming before the the games can run smooth. Even @ low to mid setting. Yep you can replace the GFX but @ that point will the system be the bottle neck? Mite as well replace what you can.
1GB good (for most)
2GB better (for a few)

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