Memory Upgrade

gumdigger · 26-04-2007, 09:03 PM

Hi
I want to do memory upgrade , add another 1 gig.
since my mobo is dual channel i still have 2/4 slots free, i just dont know which memory to buy so it is compatible. i know the old sdram rule which was that the system detects the lowest processing speed e.g my new ram is pc 5300 and old 1 is 4300. the mobo will run both ram sticks on 4300mhz. rite?

Crom · 27-04-2007, 02:54 AM

DDR2 operates in the same fashion. You're best off getting more of what you already have unless you want to replace all of it.

-Crom

gumdigger · 27-04-2007, 04:29 AM

My current ram is
PC4300 533 mhz 1 gb geil.
but i am confused weather i should put
2 X Legend DDR2 512MB PC4300 Legend ORIGINAL OEM 512MB DDR2 533MHZ 1.8V. in the remaining 2 slots

or

1 X Legend DDR2 1024MB PC4300 Legend ORIGINAL OEM 1024MB DDR2 533MHZ 1.8V

and also by putting different branded memory sticks together cause conflicts?

Crom · 27-04-2007, 03:32 PM

It depends on whether or not you're running the Geil in dual-channel mode. If you are, then you should go for second dual-channel setup with the new ram.

Also, you want to match the timing of you're current RAM. If you don't know the timing, you can use CPU-Z to find out. Any parts seller worth his parts will list the timing on DDR2 modules.

-Crom

gumdigger · 01-05-2007, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crom

It depends on whether or not you're running the Geil in dual-channel mode. If you are, then you should go for second dual-channel setup with the new ram.

Also, you want to match the timing of you're current RAM. If you don't know the timing, you can use CPU-Z to find out. Any parts seller worth his parts will list the timing on DDR2 modules.

-Crom

Do u think this will be a good match
C1 SHOPPINGMALL - NZ' LEADING ONLINE SHOP FOR COMPUTER -KINGSTON- VALUERAM DDR2 2GB PC2-5300 DUAL CHANNEL
ive included a screenshot of my mem details from cpuz. have a look at the attachment please.

donkey42 · 01-05-2007, 09:16 PM

no, because your RAM is CL (CAS Latency) 5

and that RAM is CL4
[img=http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2971/ram1ye9.png]

gumdigger · 02-05-2007, 10:38 AM

You mean the one in c1shopping has CL5 and i have CL4.
But although it says that have a look at another screenshot of cpuz

My ram is currently running at 268.0mhz freq. if u have a look in the earlier attachment

donkey42 · 02-05-2007, 01:07 PM

the first screenshot you posted displays the spec from all DIMM slots (collectively) in your system but the second screenshot allows you to see the detailed spec of each DIMM slot

Off Topic:

you need to get RAM that is compatible with you full system, & not just compatible with your current RAM (although checking each DIMM slot ensures you get the RAM needed to operate at it's maximum speed)

BTW: also in the second screenshot: it is displaying the CL rating used when each RAM stick is running at different speeds

gumdigger · 02-05-2007, 10:47 PM

How about putting 2 of these
Kingston ValueRAM 512MB 533MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL4 DIMM :: Elive - New Zealand's Online Computer Store

26-04-2007, 09:03 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
gumdigger Big Geek Join Date: Jul 2002 Age: 31 Posts: 150 Times Helpful: 1 My Mood: Amused Status: Offline My Computer	Memory Upgrade Hi I want to do memory upgrade , add another 1 gig. since my mobo is dual channel i still have 2/4 slots free, i just dont know which memory to buy so it is compatible. i know the old sdram rule which was that the system detects the lowest processing speed e.g my new ram is pc 5300 and old 1 is 4300. the mobo will run both ram sticks on 4300mhz. rite? __________________ * INTEL PENTIUM D 3.2GHZ 2X1MB 840 DUAL CORE * MSI 945P PLATINUM INTEL 945P SKT775 DDR2 DUAL CORE * 4 x GEIL 512MB PC4300 DDR2 * SEAGATE 200GB 8MB SATA HDD, Seagate 300GB SATA2 * Pioneer DVR-110 16x DL * TASK PSU 520W 34A * ATI RADEON X800GT 256MB PCI-E DUAL DVI * Running 32bit edition of Windows XP PRO + SP2 * DirectX 9.0C

27-04-2007, 04:29 AM	#3 (permalink) Top
gumdigger Big Geek Join Date: Jul 2002 Age: 31 Posts: 150 Times Helpful: 1 My Mood: Amused Status: Offline My Computer	My current ram is PC4300 533 mhz 1 gb geil. but i am confused weather i should put 2 X Legend DDR2 512MB PC4300 Legend ORIGINAL OEM 512MB DDR2 533MHZ 1.8V. in the remaining 2 slots or 1 X Legend DDR2 1024MB PC4300 Legend ORIGINAL OEM 1024MB DDR2 533MHZ 1.8V and also by putting different branded memory sticks together cause conflicts? __________________ * INTEL PENTIUM D 3.2GHZ 2X1MB 840 DUAL CORE * MSI 945P PLATINUM INTEL 945P SKT775 DDR2 DUAL CORE * 4 x GEIL 512MB PC4300 DDR2 * SEAGATE 200GB 8MB SATA HDD, Seagate 300GB SATA2 * Pioneer DVR-110 16x DL * TASK PSU 520W 34A * ATI RADEON X800GT 256MB PCI-E DUAL DVI * Running 32bit edition of Windows XP PRO + SP2 * DirectX 9.0C

01-05-2007, 09:16 PM	#6 (permalink) Top
donkey42 Paranoid Geeky Geek Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 34 Male Posts: 5,816 Times Helpful: 309 My Mood: Paranoid Status: Offline My Computer	no, because your RAM is CL (CAS Latency) 5 and that RAM is CL4 [img=http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2971/ram1ye9.png] __________________ GRUB manual \| Google Linux \| Distrowatch \| Linux Chix \| Kubuntu \| My Mini City Last edited by donkey42; 01-05-2007 at 09:19 PM. Reason: add formatting

02-05-2007, 10:38 AM	#7 (permalink) Top
gumdigger Big Geek Join Date: Jul 2002 Age: 31 Posts: 150 Times Helpful: 1 My Mood: Amused Status: Offline My Computer	You mean the one in c1shopping has CL5 and i have CL4. But although it says that have a look at another screenshot of cpuz My ram is currently running at 268.0mhz freq. if u have a look in the earlier attachment __________________ * INTEL PENTIUM D 3.2GHZ 2X1MB 840 DUAL CORE * MSI 945P PLATINUM INTEL 945P SKT775 DDR2 DUAL CORE * 4 x GEIL 512MB PC4300 DDR2 * SEAGATE 200GB 8MB SATA HDD, Seagate 300GB SATA2 * Pioneer DVR-110 16x DL * TASK PSU 520W 34A * ATI RADEON X800GT 256MB PCI-E DUAL DVI * Running 32bit edition of Windows XP PRO + SP2 * DirectX 9.0C

02-05-2007, 01:07 PM	#8 (permalink) Top
donkey42 Paranoid Geeky Geek Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 34 Male Posts: 5,816 Times Helpful: 309 My Mood: Paranoid Status: Offline My Computer	the first screenshot you posted displays the spec from all DIMM slots (collectively) in your system but the second screenshot allows you to see the detailed spec of each DIMM slot Off Topic: you need to get RAM that is compatible with you full system, & not just compatible with your current RAM (although checking each DIMM slot ensures you get the RAM needed to operate at it's maximum speed) BTW: also in the second screenshot: it is displaying the CL rating used when each RAM stick is running at different speeds __________________ GRUB manual \| Google Linux \| Distrowatch \| Linux Chix \| Kubuntu \| My Mini City

27-04-2007, 02:54 AM	#2 (permalink) Top
Crom Geek Trainee Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 34 Times Helpful: 1 Status: Offline	DDR2 operates in the same fashion. You're best off getting more of what you already have unless you want to replace all of it. -Crom

27-04-2007, 03:32 PM	#4 (permalink) Top
Crom Geek Trainee Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 34 Times Helpful: 1 Status: Offline	It depends on whether or not you're running the Geil in dual-channel mode. If you are, then you should go for second dual-channel setup with the new ram. Also, you want to match the timing of you're current RAM. If you don't know the timing, you can use CPU-Z to find out. Any parts seller worth his parts will list the timing on DDR2 modules. -Crom

02-05-2007, 10:47 PM	#9 (permalink) Top
gumdigger Big Geek Join Date: Jul 2002 Age: 31 Posts: 150 Times Helpful: 1 My Mood: Amused Status: Offline My Computer	How about putting 2 of these Kingston ValueRAM 512MB 533MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL4 DIMM :: Elive - New Zealand's Online Computer Store __________________ * INTEL PENTIUM D 3.2GHZ 2X1MB 840 DUAL CORE * MSI 945P PLATINUM INTEL 945P SKT775 DDR2 DUAL CORE * 4 x GEIL 512MB PC4300 DDR2 * SEAGATE 200GB 8MB SATA HDD, Seagate 300GB SATA2 * Pioneer DVR-110 16x DL * TASK PSU 520W 34A * ATI RADEON X800GT 256MB PCI-E DUAL DVI * Running 32bit edition of Windows XP PRO + SP2 * DirectX 9.0C

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