2 types of ram

shelbdog · 02-11-2008, 08:43 PM

Ok, I currently run OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400). My question has to deal with install some more memory. I want to purchase OCZ Vista Upgrade 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Memory for my other two slots. I believe the Cas Latency is 4 on the Platinum and 5 on the Vista Upgrade. And I run Vista 64-bit so I can see more then 3.0 something that you see when you run 32-bit. What my question deals with is can i mix the platinum & the vista upgrade memory or do i have to buy another set of platinum memory?

**oldmn** · 02-11-2008, 09:41 PM

Personally I would stick with the same as you have now. Vista does not require special memory just lots of it.

shelbdog · 02-11-2008, 10:43 PM

I personally would like to run 6GB of Ram instead of the 4GB because my CAD software likes to eat up huge chunks when I have large assemblies. So do you think mixing the two kinds of OCZ memory I mentioned is fine.

**oldmn** · 02-12-2008, 07:47 AM

I don't see why it shouldn't work as long as the MOB will support 2 gig moduals. since you are running CAD amd if the MOB supports the 2 gig moduals you might look at just going to 8 Gig with CAD, like you said CAD likes lots of memory.
You may have to tweak the CL on the memory (in the bios).
good luck

02-11-2008, 08:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
shelbdog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 13 OS: Vista 64-bit	2 types of ram Ok, I currently run OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400). My question has to deal with install some more memory. I want to purchase OCZ Vista Upgrade 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Memory for my other two slots. I believe the Cas Latency is 4 on the Platinum and 5 on the Vista Upgrade. And I run Vista 64-bit so I can see more then 3.0 something that you see when you run 32-bit. What my question deals with is can i mix the platinum & the vista upgrade memory or do i have to buy another set of platinum memory?

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oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: 2 types of ram Personally I would stick with the same as you have now. Vista does not require special memory just lots of it. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center]

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shelbdog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 13 OS: Vista 64-bit	Re: 2 types of ram I personally would like to run 6GB of Ram instead of the 4GB because my CAD software likes to eat up huge chunks when I have large assemblies. So do you think mixing the two kinds of OCZ memory I mentioned is fine.

02-12-2008, 07:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: 2 types of ram I don't see why it shouldn't work as long as the MOB will support 2 gig moduals. since you are running CAD amd if the MOB supports the 2 gig moduals you might look at just going to 8 Gig with CAD, like you said CAD likes lots of memory. You may have to tweak the CL on the memory (in the bios). good luck __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center]