new ram don't work out with the old ram

fearlest · 02-13-2008, 03:41 PM

well i just got some new rams two 1 giga but when i install it wiinto my pc with my old one the ram memory dereases but when i take the old ram out it increases i wonder y

i check the old ram and the new ram spec they are the same
the lactency and model are the same but instead of the brand

hellppppppppppppp

**speedster123** · 02-13-2008, 04:59 PM

you posted this question today
Ram Question
what is your board model? it sounds from your previous post that your board supports dual channel memory.. from your description of the different colored slots, which means you need a dual channel memory kit.
please take the time and post clearer information. your posts are vague.

**oldmn** · 02-13-2008, 09:27 PM

What MOB do you have?
Some MOB support both DDR and DDR2 but not both at the same time, just one or the other that is why the different colored slots.
My Asus supports 4 DDR or 2 DDR2.
So check your manual.

~~Computer_Doctor~~ · 02-14-2008, 12:07 PM

Hi fearlest,

Are both rams the same brand? Though Ive installed differ brand of ram before in numerous computers without a hitch, sometimes a differ brand could be an issue and I had that problem before.

computer_doctor

02-13-2008, 03:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
fearlest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 38 OS: xp	new ram don't work out with the old ram well i just got some new rams two 1 giga but when i install it wiinto my pc with my old one the ram memory dereases but when i take the old ram out it increases i wonder y i check the old ram and the new ram spec they are the same the lactency and model are the same but instead of the brand hellppppppppppppp

02-13-2008, 04:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,223 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: new ram don't work out with the old ram you posted this question today Ram Question what is your board model? it sounds from your previous post that your board supports dual channel memory.. from your description of the different colored slots, which means you need a dual channel memory kit. please take the time and post clearer information. your posts are vague. __________________

02-13-2008, 09:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: new ram don't work out with the old ram What MOB do you have? Some MOB support both DDR and DDR2 but not both at the same time, just one or the other that is why the different colored slots. My Asus supports 4 DDR or 2 DDR2. So check your manual. __________________ 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]

02-14-2008, 12:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
~~Computer_Doctor~~ Troubled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 644 OS: Windows XP	Re: new ram don't work out with the old ram Hi fearlest, Are both rams the same brand? Though Ive installed differ brand of ram before in numerous computers without a hitch, sometimes a differ brand could be an issue and I had that problem before. computer_doctor