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Ram Question

PowerHouseDan · 2006-01-23 00:49:39

Just bought a new system for myself and i had 512mb pc3200 left over from my old computer. I was goin to buy some Dual Memory just wonderin would the standard pc3200 stick i have reduce the preformance of the Dual Memory?

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23-01-2006 1:49am

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PowerHouseDan

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Just bought a new system for myself and i had 512mb pc3200 left over from my old computer. I was goin to buy some Dual Memory just wonderin would the standard pc3200 stick i have reduce the preformance of the Dual Memory?

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#2 23-01-2006 2:35am
Kintarō Hattori

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What do you mean exactly? Is it good quality memory in the new system and the old stick is generic? You only need two same size pieces of memory do work in a dual channel configuration.

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#3 23-01-2006 9:11am
gline

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basically if running to unmatched sticks of ram in dual channell, it will run @ the slowest pieces speeds and timings. afaik

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#4 23-01-2006 10:15am
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I've got 2 x 512mb Mushkin PC3200 DDR Dual Pack L2V2 Samsung TCCD for sale if you're interested in some high quality ram. Does 2-2-2-5. Comes with lifetime warranty. Unused, still in box. Guideline Price: €200

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