P3V4X with 320MB RAM = mp3 not smooth anymore

CK

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hi i have the above mobo
i have one 256MB RAM in slot 1, n one 64MB RAM in slot 2,
both are apacer brand. the mp3 i play from my HDD is not smooth as before. this happened since i install the 256 MB RAM, any problem with it ?

how do i solve this problem ?
my mp3s r in D:, bfore this i have 128MB RAM on my pc, and the mp3 plays smoothly
HELP
thanks
 

AndyHui

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What happens when you take out the 64MB DIMM and leave the 256MB DIMM in?
 

CK

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have not tried taking the 64 out, trying tonight, both are 133,
my cpu is on 100mhz

any other possible solution?
 

FlipSide

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how is the system other than mp3 playback is chappy. If it is solid, then check your speaker connection, you might have a loose connection when you moved the case to replace the ram causing chappy playback.
 

CK

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i've tried all the possible solution but wouldnt run as smooth as bfore
tried exchanging ram slots, removing the 64mb ram, used memturbo, still the same

i m going to get the rams changed today, hopefully the new 1 will be better
thanks anyway