Ram Question

wchen64572 · 05-11-2008, 10:44 AM

Is it true that two 512MB RAM run better than 1 gb RAM, like that you should always have matching pairs of ram

**Terrister** · 05-11-2008, 01:12 PM

This only applies if you are running your ram in dual channel mode.

Andoy · 05-12-2008, 12:24 PM

Hi there, I would like to upgrade my RAM...

I have a FOXCONN P4M800P7MA-RS2H Socket 775 Motherboard and it says on the specifications that the memory can be a "Single channel DDR400 x 2 - or - single channel DDR2-533 x 2; max 2GB" when I checked it on www.motherboardpro.com. If you look at the picture of the motherboard, it has 4 slots for the RAM, 2 colored yellow and 2 colored blue.

Here are my questions...
1. Can I use 2 pcs. of DDR400 sticks (1GB/stick) only -OR- can I also use 2 pcs. of DDR2533 sticks (1GB/stick) only?? **I know that you can't combine diff. RAM modules**

2. Which is better to use (if applicable)?? The DDR400 RAM or the DDR2533 RAM?? What's the difference??

3. If I would use DDR400 or DDR2533RAM, where would I put it? On the blue or yellow slots?? Why does the motherboard have different color on the RAM slots anyway??

I hope you can clear this up for me, thanks a lot in advance! :)

05-11-2008, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
wchen64572 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 65 OS: Vista Home Premium	Ram Question Is it true that two 512MB RAM run better than 1 gb RAM, like that you should always have matching pairs of ram

05-11-2008, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 6,844 OS: Xp	Re: Ram Question This only applies if you are running your ram in dual channel mode. __________________

05-12-2008, 12:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Andoy Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP Professional SP1	Re: Ram Question Hi there, I would like to upgrade my RAM... I have a FOXCONN P4M800P7MA-RS2H Socket 775 Motherboard and it says on the specifications that the memory can be a "Single channel DDR400 x 2 - or - single channel DDR2-533 x 2; max 2GB" when I checked it on www.motherboardpro.com. If you look at the picture of the motherboard, it has 4 slots for the RAM, 2 colored yellow and 2 colored blue. Here are my questions... 1. Can I use 2 pcs. of DDR400 sticks (1GB/stick) only -OR- can I also use 2 pcs. of DDR2533 sticks (1GB/stick) only?? I know that you can't combine diff. RAM modules 2. Which is better to use (if applicable)?? The DDR400 RAM or the DDR2533 RAM?? What's the difference?? 3. If I would use DDR400 or DDR2533RAM, where would I put it? On the blue or yellow slots?? Why does the motherboard have different color on the RAM slots anyway?? I hope you can clear this up for me, thanks a lot in advance! :) __________________ "Time is of the Essence..."