diff.-sized DIMMs: what's the optimal configuration?

[hudster]

ok, maybe a stupid question, but since I don't know the answer (and can't seem to find it on the web anywhere after searching), I'm gonna ask: I'm fixing up my dad's pc, and I just got him another 128MB DIMM for in his PC. He's already got 1 64MB DIMM, and one 128MB DIMM, so now he'll have 320MB total. My question is: which is the best/optimal (performance-wise) arrangement to place these DIMMs on the motherboard? Should the 64MB DIMM go in the first bank? Or should it be last?

(oh, it's all PC133 CAS3, so no big deal there, and the DIMM I just got for him is from Crucial, while the previous two DIMMs are from who knows where.)

thanks for any imput.


-hudster

 

[jfunk]

You may want to check the mobo manual for configuration requirements.

Usually the bigger ones should go first, but I've seen all kinds of funky requirements.

You can just stick them in and if they work, they work.


j

 

[hudster]

jfunk, thanks. I was just searching around some more, and found a similar answer on Crucial's site:

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Description: Does it matter which slot I plug my new module in?

Solution:

In general, you will get the best performance if you put the largest module (in megabytes) in the lowest-numbered slot. For example, if your computer comes with 32MB of removable memory and you want to add 128MB, it would be best to put the 128MB module into slot 0 and the 32MB module into slot 1
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i guess this is the way to go, biggest (and best) first.


-hudster