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Memory help 512mb + 256mb???

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by duffguy, Jun 26, 2006.

  1. duffguy Newcomer, in training Posts: 201

    my cousin got a computer with only 256mb RAM. So now i was thinking i get him a stick of 512mb. My question is can if i put in a 512mb stick will it combine memory with the 256mb stick? here is the LINK to the memory im going to get him.
    duffguy, Jun 26, 2006
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  2. swker98 TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,348

    yes it will, it will giver you 768mb of ram, but it is not recomended to mix different size, speed ot brand of ram

    your optimal soultion if you can afford to get 512x2mb or ram and get 1gig
    swker98, Jun 26, 2006
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  3. duffguy Newcomer, in training Posts: 201

    o ok can u send me a link to one please?
    my budget is 60 bucks and i cant seem to find one at newegg
    duffguy, Jun 26, 2006
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  4. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,901   +77

    It also depends on the motherboard. Some, such as my MSI, are tolerant of mixing different speeds. Of course, if you want to use dual channel mode, they have to be installed as pairs but each pair can be different.

    Check the motherboard manual to see what will work.
    mailpup, Jun 26, 2006
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  5. AMDIsTheBest010 Newcomer, in training Posts: 546

    I have 768MB on my system, the original 256MB, and i added a 512MB and its never given me any problems


    .....AMD
    AMDIsTheBest010, Jun 26, 2006
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  6. duffguy Newcomer, in training Posts: 201

    he has the same motherboard as me and we both got ours pre-built so i dont got the manual =(

    heres mobo LINK
    duffguy, Jun 26, 2006
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  7. duffguy Newcomer, in training Posts: 201

    o he has a pentuim 4
    duffguy, Jun 26, 2006
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  8. swker98 TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,348

    the problem is it may work and i may not wok so itsa chance

    and duffyguy what link do you want me to send you
    swker98, Jun 26, 2006
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  9. duffguy Newcomer, in training Posts: 201

    on newegg.com i cant find any RAM 1 gig 2x 512mb under my budget is tthere any other site or a specific link to memory that is really good?
    duffguy, Jun 26, 2006
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  10. CrossFire851 Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,058

    CrossFire851, Jun 26, 2006
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  11. russ Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    I had 512mb on system and added 256 with no problems.
    russ, Jun 26, 2006
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  12. swker98 TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,348

    like i said



    it may work but mixing ram isnt good and there always chance for faluire
    swker98, Jun 26, 2006
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  13. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,901   +77

    duffguy, I followed the link you provided and looked at the manual for your motherboard. It appears you can use different capacity RAM modules without problems as long as you don't exceed 1GB per slot.
    mailpup, Jun 26, 2006
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  14. tipstir TS Ambassador Posts: 3,668   +15


    What's the speed of the 256MB? Then go from there. Most memory can go from PC2100, PC2700 to PC3200. MSI is another story. You can try to install the RAM and see if the system doesn't beep at you or not boot-up. If it boots up then you can get 768MB, if not then there is RAM for under $60 you just have to search for it. www.pricewatch.com is a good place to start.

    Slot 1 256MB
    Slot 2 512MB

    If this doesn't work move them around 512MB in slot 1 instead. Sometimes it might work then again it might not?
    tipstir, Jun 26, 2006
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  15. duffguy Newcomer, in training Posts: 201

    o ok thanks mailpup apperciate it
    duffguy, Jun 27, 2006
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  16. Tedster Techspot old timer..... Posts: 10,047   +11

    Tedster, Jun 27, 2006
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  17. duffguy Newcomer, in training Posts: 201

    hmm by reading that FAQ i guess i shoudlnt do it but would u guys like the 256mb memory speed? i think it was a pc2100
    duffguy, Jun 28, 2006
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