SocketA with 3 sticks DDR

[Nomada]

I have 2 - 256 mb. single sided now, with a third slot that I plan on filling with a 512mb. double sided module. Should I expect incompatibilities, abhorrent slowness with timings, or any other surprises? Mobo is Abit NF7-S2, all rams are generic.

 

[chaudharymic]

Mmmm, timings will be slowed to the slowest, RAM won't run in dual channel, Just the standard stuff.

 

[live2game]

I personally would get rid of you genric ram and get 2x512MB sticks and run it in dual channel.

 

[Nomada]

Originally posted by: live2game
I personally would get rid of you genric ram and get 2x512MB sticks and run it in dual channel.

That's not an option at this point. My main concern is how compatible single and double sided modules are together on socket A. I've also heard that Dual Channel will still run in this config. provided the third module is double in size, though I'm not overly concerned about double channel. What kind of hit should I expect on timings; I run 2.5-3-3-11 now?

 

[leigh6]

Only way to find out is to install it. Then check timings in your bios or a utility.

 

[imported_whatever]

is it the NF7-S2 or NF7-S v2? The v2 will work fine with that config, I did it for a couple weeks.

 

[Nomada]

Originally posted by: whatever
is it the NF7-S2 or NF7-S v2? The v2 will work fine with that config, I did it for a couple weeks.

Its the NF7-S2, I'm sure it'll at least work. Did it really skew your timings Whatever?

 

[imported_whatever]

Originally posted by: Nomada

Originally posted by: whatever
is it the NF7-S2 or NF7-S v2? The v2 will work fine with that config, I did it for a couple weeks.

Its the NF7-S2, I'm sure it'll at least work. Did it really skew your timings Whatever?

no, it worked fine. 2-3-3 with CH-5, which is what it would do with either by itself.

 

[chaudharymic]

Dual channel won't make a huge difference. 😛