Different Memory

Benjaminha · 10-29-2005, 01:33 AM

Hi all, I've just upgraded my pc, its p4 2.9 with a gig of ram, antec 450 psu ,ati x800xl.

I put in a gig of kingston pc3200 400mhz ram and I have another 512 samsung ram left. This was the original ram that came with the machine, could I put this in as well or wont they be compatible?

Thanks for any replies and advice.

**Rashiki** · 10-29-2005, 02:45 AM

You get the best results with memory of the same part numbers from the same manufacturer.

It also depends on the motherboard, and if it accepts different modules. If the samsung is the same size, frequency and layout of your new stuff, you MIGHT be ok, but you're better off using the same type from the same company.

**twajetmech** · 10-29-2005, 04:39 AM

It will also depend on wheather or not your mobo supports dual channel memory...if it does then stick to the 2X512 you currently have in there...if you add a third memory module to a dual channel set up you will loose performance ! If, your mobo does not support dual channel, then you should be able to add the third memory module....but compatability issues may arrise like Rashiki said. 1 Gb of ram is plenty of memory for all but the most demanding games/video-photo editing and suits most people well.

Benjaminha · 10-29-2005, 11:34 AM

Ok thanks guys, I'll stick to the 2 that I have already, the mobo is an intel 915g and has dual support. The ram modules are a different frequency anyway.
Cheers for all your help,talk to you later.

10-29-2005, 01:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Benjaminha Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2 OS: WINXP	Different Memory Hi all, I've just upgraded my pc, its p4 2.9 with a gig of ram, antec 450 psu ,ati x800xl. I put in a gig of kingston pc3200 400mhz ram and I have another 512 samsung ram left. This was the original ram that came with the machine, could I put this in as well or wont they be compatible? Thanks for any replies and advice.

10-29-2005, 02:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rashiki Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 878 OS: Win XP Pro SP2	You get the best results with memory of the same part numbers from the same manufacturer. It also depends on the motherboard, and if it accepts different modules. If the samsung is the same size, frequency and layout of your new stuff, you MIGHT be ok, but you're better off using the same type from the same company. __________________ ASUS P5WD2 Premium v0709 \| Intel Prescott 3.2ghz \| 2gb Corsair XMS DDR2-800 PC2-6400 \| Sparkle Power 550w PSU \| ATI All-In-Wonder X600 Pro \| Sound Blaster Audigy 4 \| CoolerMaster Aluminum Case \| WD Raptor 76gb 10K RPM SATA HDD \|ASUS CD/DVD RW Combo Drive \| Mitsumi 7-in-1 Floppy Combo Drive \| Coolermaster Copper Heatsink

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twajetmech I helped the forums. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: LGA, NYC Posts: 2,387 OS: XP-Pro Sp2 & XP-Pro Sp2 Tablet Edition, Vista Ultimate My System	It will also depend on wheather or not your mobo supports dual channel memory...if it does then stick to the 2X512 you currently have in there...if you add a third memory module to a dual channel set up you will loose performance ! If, your mobo does not support dual channel, then you should be able to add the third memory module....but compatability issues may arrise like Rashiki said. 1 Gb of ram is plenty of memory for all but the most demanding games/video-photo editing and suits most people well. __________________ PSU Selection/Info // Bench test // Thermal Paste // Memory Selection // Bios Beep Codes // CPU-Z// Posting System Specs

10-29-2005, 11:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Benjaminha Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2 OS: WINXP	Ok thanks guys, I'll stick to the 2 that I have already, the mobo is an intel 915g and has dual support. The ram modules are a different frequency anyway. Cheers for all your help,talk to you later.