Which RAM can I shoehorn into my computer...

[weirdwaldo]

So I got a Asus A8N5X running 2gig of ram (running these baby's LINK)

So, what are my options for another 2 gigs of RAM? You still need exact matching pairs? Or can I just get something similar that will work...(and cheaper)

Any recommendations? My poor 'puter could use a juicing....

 

[JustaGeek]

If you can, get identical memory.

If not, get a memory with identical ratings for frequency, timings and voltage.

Good luck!

 

[Jest3r]

I've been meaning to ask something along those lines. Are there any errors that can occur with having severely different RAM sticks? What are some consequences?

I once used a 256mb and a 1gb stick in the same system, and there didn't seem to be a problem (1,256mb of memory showed in BIOS).

 

[JustaGeek]

1. Memory rated for higher voltage might not run at lower voltage, e.g. 2.1V RAM at 1.8V. The system might not start. The lower voltage RAM will most likely get damaged if voltage is increased.

2. Memory rated for higher frequency, e.g. 800MHz, might run at lower frequency, e.g. 667MHz, but it is not guaranteed that it will run error-free.

3. Memory with relaxed timings, but same frequency, ex. 5-5-5-15 will not run at ex. 4-4-4-12 in most cases.

 

[weirdwaldo]

Excellent info JustaGeek, the exact kinda info I was lookin for