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Using two different branded memory sticks in conjunction...

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What are the disadvantages of using memory sticks (also called modules) from two different manufacturers together in the same motherboard? Are there any?
 
Even if your motherboard support dual channel, I wouldn't do it personally. I get the SAME EXACT 2 memory sticks and dual them.
 
I definitely agree with Mikesta, having the same brand and model for the memory avoids conflicts and could help u save loads of headache time figuring out why you're getting errors. It may not happen, but why bother taking the risk. Then of course there is the high possiblity that you're mobo won't run dual channel because the paired memory modules have to be virtually identical to do so.
 
The can and most likely will work together in non-Dual Channel systems. However there's no gaurantee, and I've seen it first hand where a system will not boot because the memory wouldn't play nice together.
 
So, If I get a 512MB PNY PC3200 DDR memory stick, and put it in my system, then after getting Windows XP (which supports more than 512MB of RAM) decide to get another 512MB stick of PC3200 DDR memory, but get it from Ultra this time, will they still work?
 
look at sig ... they're not even the same size ... it should work ... and I've verified that it works in Dual channel ... during boot and CPU-Z

I have to settle with higher latency though because of the PC4000 ...
 
For the last year or so I've run two differing-brand 256 MB 2100 sticks in dual-channel mode and had no troubles, so it's not always gonna cause trouble. However if you're going to try this make sure to test it hard before trusting it. I ran Memtest86 for 24 hours and Sisoft Sandra for another 24. Only then was I confident that it would probably run with no problems.

Of course if you are running a dual-channel MB and can afford matched RAM, go for it. It's the easiest and safest way to fly.
 
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