Memory question

[CDC Mail Guy]

Right now I have 2 sticks of 512MB Samsung PC4200 in dual channel. I want to add another Gig with 2 more sticks of 512. Do I HAVE to use Samsung memory, or can I use another brand?

 

[Lord Evermore]

You can generally use any brand. Just make sure the matching slots each have the matching units, to have the best chance of avoiding compatibility problems. (Meaning with slots A B C D, A and C have your current brand in dual channel, put new memory in B and D.) You still have to make sure you get modules that are compatible with your mainboard, and that will run at whatever timings and speeds you are using now.

 

[CDC Mail Guy]

Thank you, I thought so, but before buying I needed to double check.