Will this work? (memory question)

[ScretHate]

I currenty have two sticks of 256MB Corsair pc3200 RAM. I want to add another 512MB stick. Will this cause any adverse effects?

Thanks.

 

[KingoftheBritons]

It's not really advisable (you should rather get two matching 512MB sticks instead) but it shouldn't make any glaring problems...

 

[ScretHate]

Well I plan on getting the exact same type of RAM, just larger. Buying anothing gig is out of the question though. I'm wondering if I would have to run them at lower timings, more voltage...that kind of stuff. Thanks for the reply.

 

[ChingChang]

I don't think it should have any problems if they are all the same speed.

 

[haroldmeyer]

I've done it in my son's comp, 2x256 Corsair pc3200ll & 1x512 Samsung pc3200ll

 

[STL]

Why got get two more 256 sticks? If you're running i865/i875, unmatched memory will probably make you run single channel. Don't know about AMD.

 

[ScretHate]

Originally posted by STL
Why got get two more 256 sticks? If you're running i865/i875, unmatched memory will probably make you run single channel. Don't know about AMD.

Only 3 slots. Dual channel for amd is just a marketing gimick anyhow.

 

[ScretHate]

Originally posted by haroldmeyer
I've done it in my son's comp, 2x256 Corsair pc3200ll & 1x512 Samsung pc3200ll

Did you have to change any of the timings or FSB or anything like that?

 

[burningrave101]

Just get a 512MB stick of the exact same stuff you have right now and you wont have any problems.