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RAM in my new PC

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Crazymex

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I am building a new PC and a member from another forum told me that my RAm should be the same speed and type. He didnt really clarify

I dont know what he means by speed but if he means PC3200 then that is a no brainer. But should all my sticks be the same? I bought 512 MB stick of COrsair XMS and I was planning on adding it to the current 512 sticks I have to make 1.5 GBs. I used different sticks before with no problems, but am I not supposed to do that?


Also on another note. My planned CPU was a AMD 64 X@ 4800+. Im told it is pointless to spend that much on that CPU and I should stick to a 4400+. IS this true as well?
 
i've found that questions about memory are often dismissed and/or ignored so ill help u out:
I think your best bet would be the ocz platinum rev. 2 2x512mb kit. It should mix well with your existing 512mb module and it has blazing performance.
 
I have a 4400+ in my graphic workstation and its perfect for my 2D/3D work. My RAM is OCZ matched, and I couldn't have done better.
I used a Quadro card and Enermax PSU. I don't game so if you do, try another card.
I plan to up my video rig from 3500+ to 4800+ when it becomes affordable, maybe in a couple of months. If you're still deciding, maybe the 4800+ would be a deal soon.
 
The basic idea is, when running any new-ish motherboard and processor, you'll want to add memory in multiples of 2 sticks. This way, you get dual-channel support for your memory, which means faster access times. However, as soon as you have an odd number of sticks (e.g. 3 sticks) in your board, the dual-channel support is switched off, since you need an even number of sticks to run dual-channel. Each pair of memory sticks needs to be the same speed (PC3200) and brand (Crucial, Kingston, etc. etc.) to work with dual-channel. So, you're better off buying one more Corsair XMS stick and pairing the old memory sticks together, and then another pair with the Corsairs. Make sure you read your motherboard manual to make sure that you use the right slots for each pair.
 
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