Double-sided vs Single-sided Memory Compatibility

[raydeo]

Wondering if I'm the only one to have experienced this problem:

Began with a 128M CAS3 stick of Kingston Valueram that was DOUBLE sided: Would run at CAS2 with no problems(100M FSB).
Added another stick of 128M Kingston CAS3 that was SINGLE sided: System would not run it at CAS2: registry load errors on boot and other sorts of grief...Would not run at CAS2 with other (double-sided) removed.
I was trying to avoid problems by buying the same BRAND of memory as has been recommended. Had no idea that Kingston had switched to a Single side configuration. Has any one else encountered this sort of problem?? Shoulda got a 256M stick of Crucial and been done with it...
Thanx in advance and Regards,

 

[MichaelD]

Sometimes, depending on the motherboard and chipset, you run into problems mixing single and double-sided sticks of RAM. This usually happens when you have a big stick (256mb) and mix it with a small stick (64mb) but I guess it can happen with any combo. Heck, sometimes two double-sided sticks from different manufacturers won't even run together. The best thing is to always stick w/one brand for ram. I.E. all Micron, all Mushkin, etc.

Before abandoning all hope that the two sticks will run together, try running it all at CAS3. You never know, you know?
Hope this eases your mind a little.