MIXING CAPACITIES

srtech83

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i have an abit is7 and i have 2 modules in slot 1, 3 of 512 mb 400 mhz ddr ram then in slots 2 and 4 i have 2 modules of 1 gb 400 mhz ddr memory..

it reads 3 gb of ram.... so it appears it is using them. is there any negative affects of mixing chips in this way? I like to play games and want to make sure that it will not slow down or hurt my system, or maybe cause undue strain or extra heat?
 

WazzaUK

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This has been asked already a few times on page 1&2...

"Google is your friend"..... sometimes :)

As long as all modules support timings/frequency/voltage - should be ok.... Depends on the chipset...