Memory Query

**stg1969** · 08-12-2005, 07:45 AM

Hi,

I currently have 2x512Mb DDR400 (PC3200) Memory Chips, running in Dual Channel on an Abit IC7 Mobo.

I want to upgrade my memory as I have upgraded everything else, but i have a question.

I'm looking at good quality memory this time, Corsair or Crucial (Ballistix).

My query is this, as my current memory, despite being a decent amount and in Dual-Channel, is cheapo memory, so, CAS timings and stuff will be rubbish, is there any point me adding QUALITY memory like Crucial, to make a 2Gig machine, or will the memory bus simply be slowed down by the cheap memory.

Am i better off just adding more cheapo memory to make 2Gig, or removing the cheapo memory, and replacing it with 1gig of Crucial memory.

Any opinions?

ebackhus · 08-12-2005, 08:37 AM

You get what you pay for. With cheapo brands it can be tough to get proper dual-channel setups because of the necessary requirements of it all. With a good brand like Crucial you'll pay more but truly appreciate it.

**keymaker** · 08-12-2005, 12:12 PM

besides the quality, i heard and read from people say that they have stability problems when it comes to mixing brands.

ebackhus · 08-12-2005, 03:52 PM

I've never run into that myself, but I have heard the tales. I'm currently running two EXACT match sticks and my stability is awesome.

08-12-2005, 07:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
stg1969 I helped the forums. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London Posts: 15 OS: XP Pro SP1	Memory Query Hi, I currently have 2x512Mb DDR400 (PC3200) Memory Chips, running in Dual Channel on an Abit IC7 Mobo. I want to upgrade my memory as I have upgraded everything else, but i have a question. I'm looking at good quality memory this time, Corsair or Crucial (Ballistix). My query is this, as my current memory, despite being a decent amount and in Dual-Channel, is cheapo memory, so, CAS timings and stuff will be rubbish, is there any point me adding QUALITY memory like Crucial, to make a 2Gig machine, or will the memory bus simply be slowed down by the cheap memory. Am i better off just adding more cheapo memory to make 2Gig, or removing the cheapo memory, and replacing it with 1gig of Crucial memory. Any opinions?

08-12-2005, 08:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,312 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	You get what you pay for. With cheapo brands it can be tough to get proper dual-channel setups because of the necessary requirements of it all. With a good brand like Crucial you'll pay more but truly appreciate it. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

08-12-2005, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,312 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	I've never run into that myself, but I have heard the tales. I'm currently running two EXACT match sticks and my stability is awesome. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

08-12-2005, 12:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
keymaker Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,154 OS: windows xp	besides the quality, i heard and read from people say that they have stability problems when it comes to mixing brands.