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Having ram sticks with two different latencys

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by kholdstare121, Feb 19, 2006.

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  1. kholdstare121 Newcomer, in training

    I have a question, I have a 512mb 3 cas latency stick in my mobo right now, if i was to add a 2 cas latency stick will it work?
    kholdstare121, Feb 19, 2006
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  2. Jimbo420 Newcomer, in training

    If it does not very well. Not a good idea to mix them up.
    Jimbo420, Feb 19, 2006
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  3. Peddant Newcomer, in training

    This is a qoute from here - http://forums.plentyoffish.com/datingPosts1892275.aspx

    "When I used a 512 megabyte PC3200 CL3 stick with a 1 Gigabyte PC3200 CL2.5 stick the difference in latency did two things: it made the computer unstable and slow, and the bios registered both of the sticks as PC2700. I've read about mixing latencies and this is pretty much expected."
    Peddant, Feb 19, 2006
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  4. kholdstare121 Newcomer, in training

    oh snap. not good then. Thanks I figured there would be something wrong with doing that.
    kholdstare121, Feb 19, 2006
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  5. Tedster Techspot old timer.....

    never mix and match ram speed, brands, or types. You're asking for trouble. All memory sticks should be the same if possible.
    Tedster, Feb 19, 2006
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  6. Jimbo420 Newcomer, in training

    Good advice to live by there!
    Jimbo420, Feb 20, 2006
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