Can I mix RAM?
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all my 3 slot of rams are of different drand different design.Originally posted by digicharat:i thought different brand is not advisable?
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talk about it, i also wan to add RAM for my notebook's mid-life upgrade... hmm.... 512MB to 1GB...
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Mixing RAMs is not advised even though it will work. It is advised to purchase RAMs of the same type, size, no. of chips, single sided / double sided and similar CAS latency.
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how do i check what the max for my motherboard? and how to check whether it is pc133 or what? i dont know what is this pc133 thing. haha. i only know RAM got 2 types. SDRAM and another type right? can i mix both types of ram together?
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Download CPU-Z from http://www.cpuid.com/Originally posted by bladez87:how do i check what the max for my motherboard? and how to check whether it is pc133 or what? i dont know what is this pc133 thing. haha. i only know RAM got 2 types. SDRAM and another type right? can i mix both types of ram together?
It will tell you your system specs including your RAM configuration. -
the threadstarter is bill gates still ask us for wat
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Actually, your motherboard manual will state the maximum supported RAM and the type of RAM.Originally posted by bladez87:how do i check what the max for my motherboard? and how to check whether it is pc133 or what? i dont know what is this pc133 thing. haha. i only know RAM got 2 types. SDRAM and another type right? can i mix both types of ram together? -
i dont know how to read the info from the program. i go motherboard , but it no says what type of RAM can use.Originally posted by Lim Wei Ming:Download CPU-Z from http://www.cpuid.com/
It will tell you your system specs including your RAM configuration. -
Post a pic of CPU-Z. Just the CPU tab page. Or just tell me what processor you using.
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After checking, it is confirmed that 1GB RAM is FASTER than 2x512 RAMOriginally posted by er_liang89:Most motherboards only allow around 1GB of RAM, be sure not to over put the maximum capacity. It will be faster if u add two 512MB RAMs instead of just one 1GB RAM
There might be a misunderstanding. Most people thought 2x512 RAM is faster because they read that 2 RAM with same memory runs parallel technology and thus faster. But this only apply in case like 2x512 RAM compared with 512+256+256. In this case 2x512 RAM runs parallel and 512+256+256 does not.
However, most definately 1 RAM by itself runs faster. This is why PCs with 1G RAM sells more ex than those with same configuration but 2x512 RAM. -
Correct.Originally posted by chenc:After checking, it is confirmed that 1GB RAM is FASTER than 2x512 RAM
There might be a misunderstanding. Most people thought 2x512 RAM is faster because they read that 2 RAM with same memory runs parallel technology and thus faster. But this only apply in case like 2x512 RAM compared with 512+256+256. In this case 2x512 RAM runs parallel and 512+256+256 does not.
However, most definately 1 RAM by itself runs faster. This is why PCs with 1G RAM sells more ex than those with same configuration but 2x512 RAM.
Wah this newbie very kiang.
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Partially true.Originally posted by Lim Wei Ming:Mixing RAMs is not advised even though it will work. It is advised to purchase RAMs of the same type, size, no. of chips, single sided / double sided and similar CAS latency.
You can mix PC100 and PC133 RAM together, but the motherboard will only use the slowest available.
You can't mix PC133 and PC2100 RAM together. Firstly, PC133 RAM has lesser number of pins than PC2100 RAM. Secondly, they are totally 2 different standards, despite being RAMs.
For some motherboards, you can't even mix DDR and DDR2 RAM together. To know this, go to your motherboard's website and find out.
You can mix single and double sided RAM together, and again, the PC will automatically choose the slowest available. -
Depending on when you bought the computer. Bought less than 3 years ago, 2GB is the maximum it can go. Bought less than 5 years ago, it's around 1GB or 1.5GB.Originally posted by er_liang89:Most motherboards only allow around 1GB of RAM, be sure not to over put the maximum capacity. It will be faster if u add two 512MB RAMs instead of just one 1GB RAM
Nowadays, motherboards can handle up to 2.5GB of RAM. -
2X512 is definitely faster than 512+256+256.Originally posted by chenc:After checking, it is confirmed that 1GB RAM is FASTER than 2x512 RAM
There might be a misunderstanding. Most people thought 2x512 RAM is faster because they read that 2 RAM with same memory runs parallel technology and thus faster. But this only apply in case like 2x512 RAM compared with 512+256+256. In this case 2x512 RAM runs parallel and 512+256+256 does not.
However, most definately 1 RAM by itself runs faster. This is why PCs with 1G RAM sells more ex than those with same configuration but 2x512 RAM.
But nothing is faster than just one piece. -
Most modern mainboards will support dual channel memory configuration.Originally posted by chenc:After checking, it is confirmed that 1GB RAM is FASTER than 2x512 RAM
There might be a misunderstanding. Most people thought 2x512 RAM is faster because they read that 2 RAM with same memory runs parallel technology and thus faster. But this only apply in case like 2x512 RAM compared with 512+256+256. In this case 2x512 RAM runs parallel and 512+256+256 does not.
However, most definately 1 RAM by itself runs faster. This is why PCs with 1G RAM sells more ex than those with same configuration but 2x512 RAM.
But dual channel works only when DIMM slots 1 & 3 (or slots 1 & 2 with the case of MSI's mobos) are populated with similar RAMs etc. 2x512 / 2x1024 MB RAM modules. -
Cos he's only fiddling with the software, he's a goon on hardware mah!Originally posted by Dead_Man_Inc:the threadstarter is bill gates still ask us for wat