Mixing memory

-=DFOX=- · 11-17-2004, 03:17 PM

Is it ok to mix different brands of memory? I have Dells 512 right now, but I want to get another 512 of Corsair, will it matter?

Leonidas · 11-17-2004, 03:29 PM

only problem might be if they are different speeds, but it will still work, brand shouldnt matter, but the higher speed will have to slow down to the other speed.

Nubius · 11-17-2004, 03:39 PM

You won't be able to run it in dual channel, but then again your motherboard might not even support it. If you don't know what dual channel is, then really don't worry about it lol

-=DFOX=- · 11-17-2004, 03:41 PM

Im sure the dang Dell board wont support it. Can you guys tell me a way to check that? I cant even figure out what kind of board I have

Also, is there a way to check the speed of my existing memory without looking inside the case?

Nubius · 11-17-2004, 03:44 PM

download CPU-Z from www.cpuid.com

-=DFOX=- · 11-17-2004, 03:47 PM

Geez, thanks, I've used that before but forgot about that, thanks for fixing MY memory.

Musjunk22 · 11-17-2004, 04:12 PM

I have the same problem you have, I have 256MB(128x2) of PC3200 Kingston Value Ram with a CAS Lat of 3 and I ordered 1GB(512x2) of PC3200 PDP Patriot Series Ram with a CAS Lat of 2.5, Would it be alright if I mixed the two together? Would it screw up the CAS lat on them?

4W4K3 · 11-17-2004, 07:01 PM

If the DELL mobo supports the Corsair it should run ok. DELL mobos can be anal though with certain brands of RAM...so make sure it's compatible.

Musjunk22 · 11-17-2004, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by 4W4K3
If the DELL mobo supports the Corsair it should run ok. DELL mobos can be anal though with certain brands of RAM...so make sure it's compatible.

Were you talking to me? I don't have a dell, I would rot in **** before I buy one of those.

I have a Gigabyte GA-8IPE1000 Pro mobo with a 2.8GHz Celeron @ 3.107GHz. Will it work or no?

4W4K3 · 11-17-2004, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Musjunk22
Were you talking to me? I don't have a dell, I would rot in **** before I buy one of those. I have a Gigabyte GA-8IPE1000 Pro mobo with a 2.8GHz Celeron @ 3.107GHz. Will it work or no?

read it wrong..thought u said DELL mobo. It should work...unless the sticks are weird. But i'm certain they will mix.

11-17-2004, 03:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
-=DFOX=- Junior Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 78	Mixing memory Is it ok to mix different brands of memory? I have Dells 512 right now, but I want to get another 512 of Corsair, will it matter?

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Leonidas Ultra Techie Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 584	only problem might be if they are different speeds, but it will still work, brand shouldnt matter, but the higher speed will have to slow down to the other speed. __________________ The World is my trashcan and i intend to fill it...

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Musjunk22 Ultra Techie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 545	I have the same problem you have, I have 256MB(128x2) of PC3200 Kingston Value Ram with a CAS Lat of 3 and I ordered 1GB(512x2) of PC3200 PDP Patriot Series Ram with a CAS Lat of 2.5, Would it be alright if I mixed the two together? Would it screw up the CAS lat on them? __________________ ::Best Page In the Universe!::Up for Some Laughs? \"And the moral of the story is.... never throw bananas into the wormhole of the space time continuum.\"~Musjunk22

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4W4K3 Monster Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,047	If the DELL mobo supports the Corsair it should run ok. DELL mobos can be anal though with certain brands of RAM...so make sure it's compatible. __________________ Compaq Presario V5000 laptop ¯\\(º_o)/¯

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11-17-2004, 03:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nubius Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,660	You won't be able to run it in dual channel, but then again your motherboard might not even support it. If you don't know what dual channel is, then really don't worry about it lol

11-17-2004, 03:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
-=DFOX=- Junior Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 78	Im sure the dang Dell board wont support it. Can you guys tell me a way to check that? I cant even figure out what kind of board I have Also, is there a way to check the speed of my existing memory without looking inside the case?

11-17-2004, 03:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nubius Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,660	download CPU-Z from www.cpuid.com

11-17-2004, 03:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
-=DFOX=- Junior Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 78	Geez, thanks, I've used that before but forgot about that, thanks for fixing MY memory.