omg only just found this thread, i'm usually on hexus.net forums for this kinda stuff.
darylVTR glad u made a decision in the end.
won't talk about AMD vs Intel now coz that's been done.
get
CPUZ and you should know what you're doing, from the sounds of things, to be able to tell us your RAM timings etc.
With AMD it is important to have low timings because your CPU has onboard memory controllers, so needs quick responses from RAM for high performance, esp against Core2Duo!
try
memory-configurator.com that's where i got my TEAM Elite RAM from, won't find better site for RAM in europe! that link is direct to Dual channel 2GB sets, which is what you want since Vista is RAM hungry.
May i suggest
this G.skill RAM low latency, high frequency, lifetime warranty, good looking heat-spreaders, what more do you want?!
P.S i don't work for g.skill, honest
once you've got the right RAM you'll be ready for some massive overclocking.