adding new memory ... compatability issue???

[grunt123]

Hi,

Currently, I have one 256 DDR Ram (not sure of manufacturer). I just ordered a new OCZ 512 DDR Ram. The question is ... Can i use both memories at the same time? Since OCZ mem is dual-channel ram with low latency (lower than my old 256 ddr ram), i'm concerned if i can just use OCZ mem with my old mem.

 

[Mr5oh]

You can use both chips, but you will be limited speed of the slowest chip. When you say dual channel memory, do you mean it is a two pack, or just that it is dual channel compatiable?

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[grunt123]

i mean it's dual channel compatible. i ordered 1 stick 512mb memory so that i could have more spare slots on motherboard. (just have three slots on MB)

 

[Mr5oh]

Shouldn't be a problem, and as a side note, if your board supports dual channel, its a big performance boost.

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[Cybercraig]

If he only has 3 slots he probably has an AMD rig. There isn't much of a boost (3%) with dual-channel and AMD.

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[Mr5oh]

My benchmarking scores jumped quite a bit with my AMD machine when dual channel is enabled. (But, even if it is 3%, I'll take it, already had two ram chips, might as well been dual channel )

But his board probably doesn't support it.

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