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Banshee8732   07-01-2009 at 07:10:28 PM

I'm doing my first build, most of my parts were delivered yesterday and my case is coming today. I ordered a Gigabyte motherboard that supports 1066 with 4 memory slots. I also ordered 4GB (2x2GB) of 1066 RAM. My old computer (the one I'm on right now) has 3GB (1x2GB and 1x1GB) of 667. Of course I plan to use the new 1066 in my new build, but I'll have 2 open memory slots. Should I put the 3GB from this computer in my new one? I know if I do that my 1066 will run at the slower speed, but would the extra 3GB make it worth it?

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MaDMagik   07-01-2009 at 07:19:07 PM
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I wouldnt. 4gb is plenty(for most users), plus 1066 and dual channel will make it fast. Also, theres no guarantee that mixed modules would work together at all.

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Banshee8732   07-15-2009 at 01:51:12 AM
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I'm just running the 4GB of 1066. Works good, plenty of RAM for me. Thanks.

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