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Using Two Different RAM Sticks
I have 1GB installed om my computer and i wanted to have 3GB is it possible to use the 1GB stick i have already with another one which is a different make and model?
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Your CPU will have twin channels to the RAM, so using two of the same size sticks helps with sharing the capacity.
(i.e., 2x 1GB sticks, 2x 512MB sticks, etc.)
Unless you're using a 64-bit system (probably not), 4GB is your max. And 4GB on a 32-bit system is underutilised because of some RAM going towards the graphics or other buses on your system.
2x1GB is a nice number for most people :)
Your CPU will have twin channels to the RAM, so using two of the same size sticks helps with sharing the capacity.
(i.e., 2x 1GB sticks, 2x 512MB sticks, etc.)
Unless you're using a 64-bit system (probably not), 4GB is your max. And 4GB on a 32-bit system is underutilised because of some RAM going towards the graphics or other buses on your system.
2x1GB is a nice number for most people :)
You can mix and match RAM providing you Mobo and OS support the amount you want to install.
Check out Crucial as previously suggested.
The only thing to watch out for if you mix and match, is that your access to data from the processor will be as slow as your slowest stick.
Eg, if you have a 2GB PC3200, and a 1GB PC2700, it will be restricted to the lower speed of 2700.
Hope I explained that right!
Check out Crucial as previously suggested.
The only thing to watch out for if you mix and match, is that your access to data from the processor will be as slow as your slowest stick.
Eg, if you have a 2GB PC3200, and a 1GB PC2700, it will be restricted to the lower speed of 2700.
Hope I explained that right!
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