Hi there people, I'm looking to upgrade my RAM to something a bit more hard hitting. I currently have 1GB (2x512) of Elixir and I'm using XP. I was considering an upgrade to either Crucial, Kingston or Corsair. My first question would be which of these brands is considered the best? I work with a lot of multimedia, audio and video apps and such, no gaming at all. My second question is how reliable is mixing ram brands? I shall be buying the same speed but the make will be different, will this cause instability?
I am considering getting the Corsair XMS DDR2 4GB kit as this seems to be good value, my only concern is a friend told me XP can only make use of 3GB max, is this true? If so that's a shame as 4GB represents better value for money for me, although if mixing brands is ok then I shall just get another 2GB to accompany the 1GB already in there. If anyone has any suggests I would be most grateful!
Cheers,
Will
I am considering getting the Corsair XMS DDR2 4GB kit as this seems to be good value, my only concern is a friend told me XP can only make use of 3GB max, is this true? If so that's a shame as 4GB represents better value for money for me, although if mixing brands is ok then I shall just get another 2GB to accompany the 1GB already in there. If anyone has any suggests I would be most grateful!
Cheers,
Will