question about combining memory

tekcajder

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i just bought a gig stick of pc2700 for my computer, its replacing a 512mb stick of pc2100. i was wondering if i could leave the 512 stick in and add the gig on top? or would that cause all sorts of problems? im assuming memory runs as fast as its slowest runner.

anyhow, the RAM is in an asus a7n8x - deluxe, i'm running XP ... i don't know if it clarifies anything for anyone.
 
which cpu do you have? :D

also, what programs do you plan to run on this computer?
 
cause it could be a cpu that has a 133mhz fsb, thus won't benefit from anything faster than pc2100 :D
 
sorry, i've a barton 3000+ (400fsb)

you're probably right about the speed, though i do alot of graphic work so the more ram ... the better. the pc2100 wasn't bad, just not enough.
 
you would be best off with some pc3200 ram, as athlonXP's hate dividers :(
 
isn't this a dual channel board ?

i advice you to invest in 2 pc3200 sticks .... they are cheap now .......

running lower the pc3200 will reduce the performance of your cpu ...
 
hey eclipse .. can you explain your point further ?

he has a an fsb of 400, and my understanding is with athlons synchronus mode is always the best
 
latief75 said:
hey eclipse .. can you explain your point further ?

he has a an fsb of 400, and my understanding is with athlons synchronus mode is always the best
for any socketA cpu.. running a divider, or "async", kills memory performance, thus why it's bad :)
 
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