[hl0m4n]

as you guys know i want to upgrade my ram. but for some reason i can't find the original ram anywhere not even on corsair's website; newegg, tigerdirect, and zipzoomfly. so i think i found another solution. anybody confirm it will work?

PC1:
Current: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145454
Want To: use ^ ram with this, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145457.

PC2:
Current: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145548
Problem: i can't find a 2gb ram set (x2 1gb sticks) for my current ram. i can't buy another x2 512mb sticks and put it in b/c my cpu block is blocking the ram slot next to it. so i want to replace my x2 512mb sticks and replace with x2 1gb sticks. but i can't find the right ram that will fit...help please.

[hl0m4n]

nobody?

[O-cha]

All RAM is compatible with other ram. The faster of the two modules will be run at the slower of the two's speed.

There are other things to consider, however, but you did not provide enough information. IE if you will lose dual channel support, your computer supports the expansion, and a couple other things.

[///Matt]

Who the hell told you that all RAM is compatible with all RAM? there are different kinds for different applications.

But, assuming you get the same stlye of ram, all brands are compatible, but I would definitely recommend getting a matched pair (or set) so that you will have optimum performance and not lose dual channel.

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by ///Matt

Who the hell told you that all RAM is compatible with all RAM? there are different kinds for different applications.

But, assuming you get the same stlye of ram, all brands are compatible, but I would definitely recommend getting a matched pair (or set) so that you will have optimum performance and not lose dual channel.

If its compatible with his motherboard they are compatible with each other.

[///Matt]

Don't make slappy smilies at me, bud. You're the one who made a completely innacurate generalization.

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by ///Matt

Don't make slappy smilies at me, bud. You're the one who made a completely innacurate generalization.

Don't come at me with a "who the hell" then when my statement was very accurate to this thread. As well as in general to anyone who knows the difference between DDR1, 2, and 3.

[///Matt]

[hl0m4n]

would pc1 setup work? do you guys need my mobo info?

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

would pc1 setup work? do you guys need my mobo info?

PC1, you are talking about 2x512 and adding another 512? You will lose dual channel support if you do that, though you probably will not notice.

[hl0m4n]

Originally Posted by O-cha

PC1, you are talking about 2x512 and adding another 512? You will lose dual channel support if you do that, though you probably will not notice.

so dual chaneel is the best way to go? so using less memory sticks is better?

[hl0m4n]

for pc1 i think i found a solution.
currently im using, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145454, i take those out and replace with x2 of these, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145595, or buy this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145596

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

so dual chaneel is the best way to go? so using less memory sticks is better?

dual channel is a minor performance bump.

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

for pc1 i think i found a solution.
currently im using, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145454, i take those out and replace with x2 of these, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145595, or buy this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145596

Yes that will work.

[hl0m4n]

Originally Posted by O-cha

dual channel is a minor performance bump.



Yes that will work.

thanks man so ^ setup i keep dual channel and if i just add these two http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145457 i lose it? will it effect me majorly on gaming, etc?

any solution for pc2 or do you need my mobo? i need a x2 1gb sticks as my cpu block is blocking a ram slot so.

[FirstClass]

Originally Posted by O-cha

dual channel is a minor performance bump.

Erm, last I checked doubling the rate is a major performance bump.

OP: You may have trouble finding DDR because nobody uses it anymore.

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by FirstClass

Erm, last I checked doubling the rate is a major performance bump.

OP: You may have trouble finding DDR because nobody uses it anymore.

Unfortunately like most computer technology "revolutions" Theoretical performance far out preforms real world performance.

http://www.overclockers.com/articles1361/

[KaBoom]

do you know your mother board brand and model?

[djmatty]

http://crucial.com/systemscanner/index.aspx

That's all you need.

[MadDog]

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

as you guys know i want to upgrade my ram. but for some reason i can't find the original ram anywhere not even on corsair's website; newegg, tigerdirect, and zipzoomfly.

Did you try Pricewatch.com ??

[hl0m4n]

help on PC2:
Current:
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813121262
Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145548

New:
Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820141199
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820178095

PC1:
Current:
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813121206
Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145492

New:
Ram:
Remove Current Ram & Replace W/: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145491
Or
Buy Another Dual Channel Kit Same Of Same Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145492

Question: ^ if i add another x2 512mb of same ram and have all 4 ram slots full will it still be dual channeled on both and is using less ram slots better? http://www.devhardware.com/c/a/Memory/Dual-Channel/1/

[KaBoom]

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

help on PC2:
Current:
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813121262
Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145548

New:
Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820141199
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820178095

PC1:
Current:
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813121206
Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145492

New:
Ram:
Remove Current Ram & Replace W/: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145491
Or
Buy Another Dual Channel Kit Same Of Same Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145492

Question: ^ if i add another x2 512mb of same ram and have all 4 ram slots full will it still be dual channeled on both and is using less ram slots better? http://www.devhardware.com/c/a/Memory/Dual-Channel/1/

Your Links to mother board doesn't work. So I still cannot suggest you the right RAM.

You can use the Crucial Scanner and it will detect what RAM on your system and suggest the right RAM for your computer in most case. You need to use Internet Explorer for the Scanner to work. You can also call them and the sale rep will help you choose the right ram.

Now, as far as Dual-Channel setup, not all Mother Boards that use DDR ( your pc 1) will support Dual-Channel.

Assuming, your mobo support dual channel. I would fill up all RAM slot; I find the computer will run a bit faster with all RAM slots are filled. The down side of this type of setup is that you need to make sure the compatibility of the RAM on all slots. Computer doesn't like when it find different RAM such as different revision, speed and/or manufacture, etc. I always have bought Crucial RAM so I don't run into this problem.

http://www.computing.net/hardware/ww...rum/46670.html

the above page talks about FSB and RAM speed. You can also read this and buy correct RAM so you don't over pay for RAM that is not necessary needed.

[hl0m4n]

thank you i think you answered my question. so if mobo is dual channel, and i have all ram slots full, all ram sticks will be in dual channel? so dual channel doesn't just apply to just using x2 sticks of ram.

i wonder why using 4 ram sticks is faster then using just 2.
using 4, the mobo has to draw more and the ram is scattered but using 2 is just 2 direct info paths...donno