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Dual-Channel

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hotlips69

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I've got a stick of Crucial branded double-sided PC3200 in my system and now want to make it into a dual-channel system (mobo supports this).

I was going to buy a stick of single-sided Crucial PC3200, but was told that it has to be of the double-sided variety to work properly in dual-channel mode with maximum benefit.

I know that it MAY work ok as it is the same brand, same CAS & same amount of RAM, but the voltage might be slightly different I believe.

Is it worth spending slightly more and getting the EXACT same double-sided RAM to be sure?
 
If you want the best possible chance of getting those pieces of RAM to play nice together in dual channel, then yes, you should spend a bit more.

I, for one, have had success mixing RAM in dual channel, but I hear its not true for others. I wouldn't take the risk and just go for the exact same RAM sticks to be sure. =)
 
ive mixed geil and ocz in dual channel and it worked fine.

But to answer yor question go with the exact so you do not have any problems.
 
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