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Memory matching still an issue?

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43st

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I was wondering if it's still a big deal to match or pair between memory manufacturers?

I currently have one stick of OCZ DDRAM 512M PC3500, I'd like to purchase another but Newegg doesn't stock it anymore. If I match the specs is it safe to go with another manufacturer? This used to be a big no no, is it still?
 
normaly i would mismatch brands but since it seems you have no choice it should be ok just as long as specs match up closely 🙂

This is why I allways by something from kingston, crucial, etc that i know will be availble later on 🙂
 
OCZ still makes the same memory but they're only selling in pairs now?!?! I just need one 512 module. I checked some of the other performance brands and they're doing the same thing?!?

Seems odd that they'd do this. Anyone want to split a purchase on a pair of OCZ PC3500? 🙂
 
Originally posted by: mrweirdo
normaly i would mismatch brands but since it seems you have no choice it should be ok just as long as specs match up closely 🙂

This is why I allways by something from kingston, crucial, etc that i know will be availble later on 🙂
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Problem is, say with Kingston, is that they'll use different chips. I have 2 sticks of Kingston 512MB PC3200 ValueRAM and they have different brands of chips.
 
Good point WobbleWobble on the chips. I need stability in my system so I always try to use good habits when I build a new system, like matching RAM, etc.

I'll purchase 1Gb of new PC3500 and leave it at that.
 
Originally posted by: Thera
OCZ still makes the same memory but they're only selling in pairs now?!?! I just need one 512 module. I checked some of the other performance brands and they're doing the same thing?!?

Seems odd that they'd do this. Anyone want to split a purchase on a pair of OCZ PC3500? 🙂
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Can you not email OCZ about this problem you face? They may be nice and sell you a single stick or sell you a dual package for cheaper if you return your stick. Maybe they are nice
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