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Old 11-07-2007, 10:18 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: RAM Upgrade Help

THe RAM you linked to is not compatible with your board. You are currently running DDR400 (PC3200) which is more expensive than DDR2 now. If you are not overclocking then I would recommend Corsair Value Select DDR400. To maintain dual channel mode you need to have an even number of RAM modules (2 or 4 sticks).

Look on the opening page of CPU-Z and see if your processor is Rev E. If so, you should be able to run 4 sticks of RAM at 400mhz. If not it will default to 333mhz with 4 modules installed.

Of course, anytime you mix two different kinds of RAM you run the risk of compatibilty issues. The new RAM may not get along with the old RAM.

Last edited by mattlock : 11-07-2007 at 10:21 PM.
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