Dual Channel 3 gigs

[ervinshiznit]

As noted in my signature, I have 2gb of G.Skill ram. I wish to add a third gig, in dual channel, with a 2*512mb kit.

Should I not do this at all and use 2*1Gb? I have 32bit Vista, so it won't address the 4th gb...

What do I have to consider for the 2*512mb kit? Timings? Brand?

 

[pavel-]

i'm assuming your 2x1gb g.skill ram is ddr2-800 since youre running your cpu at 400 fsb, so i would recommend this kit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231102

it is G.skill 2x512mb dual channel ddr2-800 kit with 5-5-5-15 timings, it should not have an conflicts with your current setup. I always prefer to keep my RAM sticks as closely matched as possible.

 

[HyperBladeST]

No you can still go with 3 gb but be aware that not all programs will benefits from it (but I think you already know that and have a program that want/need the extra gb ).

As for which brand timing I suggest you follow pavel- advice. Using the same brand and same timing is the best way to make sure there won't be incompatibilities.

 

[Guest]

As noted in my signature, I have 2gb of G.Skill ram. I wish to add a third gig, in dual channel, with a 2*512mb kit.

Should I not do this at all and use 2*1Gb? I have 32bit Vista, so it won't address the 4th gb...

What do I have to consider for the 2*512mb kit? Timings? Brand?

Just match up your current memory and go for a 2x512 kit with the same timings. I don't recommend mixing brands but it can be done.

 

[nukemaster]

I ran OCZ and crucial in the same way and it worked. (even made the 5,5,5,15 crucial run @ 4,4,4,10 with a +.2 volts that the OCZ needed anyway. memtest stable)