is adding 2x512mb kit to 2x1gb kit good or bad?

[NinjaJedi]

I have in my systems now 2x1gb kit of patriot pc-6400 LLK ram. I don't see the point in buying another full 2gb kit (2x1gb) if it will only use 1.3gb of the ram. If I got the patriot 2x512mb LLK kit would there be the chance of a conflict because the ram amount is not the same between the 2 kits?

Hers my thinking. Newegg doesn't carry the 2x512mb kit but they have the 2x1gb kit
for $73 + $5 shipping - $42 MIR = $36 Clubit has the 2x512 kit for $37 + free shipping.
I would rather just pay $37 now rather than $78 and wait 6+ weeks for the MIR.

specs are
gigabyte ga-965p-s3
e6600
patriot 6400 2x1gb llk
x1800xt
raptorX
antec neoHE 550
xfi fatality extreme gamer
xp home 32bit

 

[sutahz]

You can check your motherboard manual to see what RAM configurations it says are good/approved/functional.
I don't see why it wouldnt work.
Sounds like clubit is the way to go for you, though in the end I'd rather know I spent $20.83/GB (newegg deal) rather then $39.87/GB (clubit deal). I added in CA tax for my calculations.

 

[vailr]

Newegg has Corsair 2x 1 Gb CAS4 sticks for ~$34, shipped, after $40 MIR:
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[DSF]

There shouldn't be any problems. I ran XP with 2x512MB and 2x256MB on my P4 system. Wouldn't hurt to check your motherboard manual as someone else suggested.

 

[NinjaJedi]

Originally posted by: vailr
Newegg has Corsair 2x 1 Gb CAS4 sticks for ~$34, shipped, after $40 MIR:
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Since I already have patriot memory I would like to keep the brands the same to avoid any conflicts. Also that kit you listed would be $74 out of pocket expense and the out of pocket expense is what i was trying to keep to a minimum. Thank you though.

Thanks also DSF good advice.