Dual Ram question.

[Jazar]

I've got a 512 3200 DDR Geil value ram and was wondering if I need to get the same kind (priced @ $93.00) or can I use a kingston 512 3200 (@ $78.99)? Will Dual DDR give me a worthwhile boost?

Current System:

XP1900 (soon will be upgraded)
AN35N-Ultra
512 MB 3200 Geil value
ATI 9500 Pro

 

[Canterwood]

You should be ok as long as the Ram is the same size and speed, but its always better to go with the same make and model.

You wont see a huge boost using dual ddr on an AthlonXP based system.
The P4 tends to get more use out of the extra memory bandwidth of dual channel ddr.

 

[imported_raybay]

Probably will work fine, but there are some big differences between modules of various manufacturers. It is always best to use a matched set, and when that is not possilble, two from the same manufacturer.