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thinking of buying more ram sticks

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xriceboix

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k i currently have a pc3200 256 single sided memory stick. and was thinking of getting a 512 memory stick to get a total of 768 memory so would that work? does the 512 stick have to b single sided also? And the maunal says "Please note that the mainboard supports only one ddr400 DIMM." so the 512 stick have to b lower than 3200?
 
So does that mean you only have one slot for memory? Better check it first. Usually if it has more than one slots, it doesn't limit one slot to ddr400; all slot can be populated with ddr400.
 
Some of the cheap/old VIA chipsets supported only one DIMM in PC3200. It will automatically step down speed to PC2700 with two DIMMs.

If you have two slots you can put a second PC3200 DIMM in of any configuration and it should automatically set it down to PC2700.

PC3200 is just the same as PC2700, it's just rated to run at a higher speed. It is fully compatible with PC2100 and PC2700 specifications. At this point the price difference is very minimal between the three, so it usually makes the most sense just to buy PC3200 to allow future flexibility, regardless of what speed you actually need.
 
I would check to see if your mobo support Dual Channel memory mode. If it does, you'll get a substantial performance improvement by using two matched chips.
 
The VERY FIRST thing you should do is visit the mobo manufacturer's website and see if they have a list of recommended memory chips that they have tested and will work with your mobo. Anything else is a crap shoot.
 
What apps/programs you are using that require you to use more memory?
CRLT + ALT + TAB and click on the Performance Tab look at physcial memory see how much is Available. Run your programs and see how much is left.
 
Originally posted by: stevty2889
It would greatly help if you told us what motherboard you have, and what your FSB is running at...
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Yes, that would be a big help. You probably will be happier with more than 256MB of memory
 
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