Upgrading Memory

yakabod · 06-20-2005, 02:32 PM

i have one 512 and one 256mb ddr333 pc2700. And i want to buy one more 512 and one 1 gb.

So i can buy any 512mb ddr333 and make it a dual right?

and then the 1 gb on the non-dual slot?

**uripyores** · 06-20-2005, 03:31 PM

To find an accurate assessment of what suits look on this crucial site;
http://www.crucial.com/

**Sarkast** · 06-20-2005, 04:11 PM

You cannot have part of the memory run in dual channel mode and the other part in single channel.
Now i dont know what motherboard you have and how many memory slots - but it sounds like you have 3.
What you can do is buy another 512Mb stick and have 2 x 512Mb sticks operate in dual channel mode. As soon as you add the other 1Gb all 2Gb will run in single channel mode.

yakabod · 06-20-2005, 04:54 PM

my motherboard is not listed!

i check my system information and this is wat i get:

Manufactorer: Nvidia
Model: AWRDACPI
system type : x86-based pc

**Sarkast** · 06-21-2005, 07:33 AM

Well first i have to add to my last post that dual channel mode will only be possible of course if your chipset supports it.

To find out your PCs components try this program: Everest Home.

yakabod · 06-23-2005, 12:44 AM

Motherboard Name - ECS N2U400-A

I just got BF2 and it requires a pretty good amount of ram so i was wondering how should i set this up. I want to use the ram i have now.

512mb Stick and 256mb Stick.

What do i need to buy and how will the setup be?

**uripyores** · 06-23-2005, 04:16 AM

Crucial system scanner will scan your comp and advise what memory is right. You are not obliged to then buy from them, although they are one of the best.[IMO]

http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/

yakabod · 06-23-2005, 05:26 PM

ok i know the memory for my computer now. How will i need to setup my memory on my ram slots when i wanna use my 256mb + my other 512 mb + a 512mb or 1 ghz that i want to buy?

ebackhus · 06-23-2005, 05:35 PM

As long as the board has 3 slots then you'll be fine. If Dual Channel is what you want then you won't get it unless you use just 2 sticks of the same exact type. If you just want more RAM to play with then max out each slot.

06-20-2005, 02:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
yakabod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 33 OS: XP	Upgrading Memory i have one 512 and one 256mb ddr333 pc2700. And i want to buy one more 512 and one 1 gb. So i can buy any 512mb ddr333 and make it a dual right? and then the 1 gb on the non-dual slot?

06-20-2005, 04:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sarkast TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY Posts: 2,715 OS: WinXP	You cannot have part of the memory run in dual channel mode and the other part in single channel. Now i dont know what motherboard you have and how many memory slots - but it sounds like you have 3. What you can do is buy another 512Mb stick and have 2 x 512Mb sticks operate in dual channel mode. As soon as you add the other 1Gb all 2Gb will run in single channel mode. __________________ P4 2.4@2.9 / XP-90 / Albatron PX865PE Pro V2.0 / Kingston Hyper-X 512MB Dual Channel CL2-2-2-5 / Geforce4 MX440x8 64MB / WD80GB 7200RPM 8MB / Thermaltake 420W PSU --> SEE IT ALL GLOW <-- MBM5 - SpeedFan - PSU Calculator - MemTest86 - ThrottleWatch

06-21-2005, 07:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sarkast TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY Posts: 2,715 OS: WinXP	Well first i have to add to my last post that dual channel mode will only be possible of course if your chipset supports it. To find out your PCs components try this program: Everest Home. __________________ P4 2.4@2.9 / XP-90 / Albatron PX865PE Pro V2.0 / Kingston Hyper-X 512MB Dual Channel CL2-2-2-5 / Geforce4 MX440x8 64MB / WD80GB 7200RPM 8MB / Thermaltake 420W PSU --> SEE IT ALL GLOW <-- MBM5 - SpeedFan - PSU Calculator - MemTest86 - ThrottleWatch

06-23-2005, 05:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 12,762 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System Blog Entries: 25	As long as the board has 3 slots then you'll be fine. If Dual Channel is what you want then you won't get it unless you use just 2 sticks of the same exact type. If you just want more RAM to play with then max out each slot. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

06-20-2005, 03:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
uripyores Mush Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Durham UK Posts: 724 OS: XP Home/Pro [SP3]	To find an accurate assessment of what suits look on this crucial site; http://www.crucial.com/

06-20-2005, 04:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
yakabod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 33 OS: XP	my motherboard is not listed! i check my system information and this is wat i get: Manufactorer: Nvidia Model: AWRDACPI system type : x86-based pc

06-23-2005, 12:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
yakabod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 33 OS: XP	Motherboard Name - ECS N2U400-A I just got BF2 and it requires a pretty good amount of ram so i was wondering how should i set this up. I want to use the ram i have now. 512mb Stick and 256mb Stick. What do i need to buy and how will the setup be?

06-23-2005, 04:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
uripyores Mush Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Durham UK Posts: 724 OS: XP Home/Pro [SP3]	Crucial system scanner will scan your comp and advise what memory is right. You are not obliged to then buy from them, although they are one of the best.[IMO] http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/

06-23-2005, 05:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
yakabod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 33 OS: XP	ok i know the memory for my computer now. How will i need to setup my memory on my ram slots when i wanna use my 256mb + my other 512 mb + a 512mb or 1 ghz that i want to buy?