RAM compatibility in EliteGroup K7SEM

[mset]

Hi guys

With the help of some of you here, I have recently built my first rig, and I'm loving it. I now have the gear bug, and I want to upgrade the RAM in my old rig.

Mobo = EliteGroup K7SEM Rev 1.0
1 stick 256 MB PQI MS3856UPS Double Sided SDRAM

I have someone that wants to sell me a stick of:

256 MB PQI MS3856UPP $22.50

My other choices are:

Kingston KTC-EN133/256 Timing PC133 3-3-3-6 $22.50

unspecified kingston value ram pc133 (512mb) $22.50

unspecified 256M PC133 SDram (one MT chip, one NEC)$25 firm($50 for both)

Crucial 256M PC 133 SDRAM(double-side) $31 (2 available, $58 firm for both )

My questions are

1. Is the PQI the best bet since I already have the PQI stick in or does that not matter?

2. I have one slot left in my mobo. Can I put a 512 MB stick in alongside the 256 MB one?

Prices are odd because of conversion factor. Any comments are appreciated.

Thanks, Nik

 

[mset]

bump

I'm going to try to get some RAM this weekend, so one more try to see if I can get some guidance in terms of which stick would be right for me.

I'm hoping someone will tell me that it's okay to put a 512 MB stick in beside a 256 MB one in a board with only two slots.

 

[mset]

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[mset]

bump?