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Memory Problem

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kamranziadar

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Ok i just bought a 1GB pc3200 ram and installed it with my 512MB ram i had before. After that i noticed ram is running at 333mhz, instead of 400mhz. I tried to change the speed from BIOS to DDR400 but still it changed back to 333mhz. Looks like a BIOS problem, does any body had this problem and able to solve it?
And secondly, does it matter in performance if i put 1GB into the slot which is near to the CPU, or 512MB. I just have 2 slots.
 
Isn't cute how you have all your little overclocking specifics in your sig,but yet you can't even supply simple basic spec's of your system EVEN WHEN asking for assistance concerning a specific problem.
 
Next time post your MB and exact memory specs i.e. brand/model & timings.
Overlooking your initial post again,I think your problem probably lies within the modules themselves.
If I understand correctly,you have a 1GB module and a 512 Kb module,both are PC 3200 spec?
Most likely their timings are different and what's happening is that your MB detection is defaulting to the next best impementable specification to run them both.
Have you tried running each of them seperately?What did that result in?
If they are running up to spec. seperately,then that's the problem.You might be able to get them both to run @ PC 3200 spec if you relax the timings(you'll have to fiddle around with those-trial&error & time consuming)Also try contacting customer service of your memory maker and inquire how to go about it.
In general your MB will default to the lower of the memory module specs the case of mis-compatibility.
In addition to the above info,your overclocking isn't helping either.Overclocking the FSB = running the memory out of it's intended spec's.Hence you'd need a paired memory module set or dual channel kit even to accomplish successful overclocking.
Also I don't believe 1.5 Gb of RAM really has any appreciable performance increase over 1GB.Personally I'd settle for 1GB of reliable spec. memory and being able to overclock without the fuss over more capacity and a buncha fuss and doubtful potential performance increase to beging with.
 
Originally posted by: Subhuman25
Next time post your MB and exact memory specs i.e. brand/model & timings.
Overlooking your initial post again,I think your problem probably lies within the modules themselves.
If I understand correctly,you have a 1GB module and a 512 Kb module,both are PC 3200 spec?
Most likely their timings are different and what's happening is that your MB detection is defaulting to the next best impementable specification to run them both.
Have you tried running each of them seperately?What did that result in?
If they are running up to spec. seperately,then that's the problem.You might be able to get them both to run @ PC 3200 spec if you relax the timings(you'll have to fiddle around with those-trial&error & time consuming)Also try contacting customer service of your memory maker and inquire how to go about it.
In general your MB will default to the lower of the memory module specs the case of mis-compatibility.
In addition to the above info,your overclocking isn't helping either.Overclocking the FSB = running the memory out of it's intended spec's.Hence you'd need a paired memory module set or dual channel kit even to accomplish successful overclocking.
Also I don't believe 1.5 Gb of RAM really has any appreciable performance increase over 1GB.Personally I'd settle for 1GB of reliable spec. memory and being able to overclock without the fuss over more capacity and a buncha fuss and doubtful potential performance increase to beging with.
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Sounds like good advice also, but I was wondering about this:
1.5GB PC3200 400MHZ @ 450MHZ
How did you get this to work if it's only detecting at 333?
 
Well i tried so many different combinations, i also tried same brand memories but nothing is working. When ever you pass the 1GB mark it change the speed automatically. If you put 512MB + 256MB it works fine no matter what timmings and brand name they have. I did some research and looks like i am not the only one with this problem. It is a problem with MSI BIOS update which i did few months back, after the last update all the owners of this Motherboard have same problem.
 
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