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07-14-2006, 09:53 PM
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RAMs with different speeds...
Hello. Kinda new to building PCs here so kindly enlighten newbie here
 The RAM I bought from Newegg was a pack with 2 512MB DDR2 800 pc2-6400. One turned out to be DoA so now I have to get it replaced, problem is I'd have to send the whole pack and return the good one too. I'd like to buy memory from a retail store while I wait for the RMA but of course I don't want to buy another pc2-6400 since it'd be too expensive for me and I can get it online much cheaper. so. can I get something less prettier, like a pair of pc2-4200 or 3200 maybe, but still be able to use them alongside my pc2-6400s when I get the replacements? If I put 1 pair of pc2-3200 (or other ddr2 rams) in one channel and the pc2-6400s on another channel, would that work? Thanks! |
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07-14-2006, 10:40 PM
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I don't know why that would cause problems, BUT the faster RAM would run at the slower RAM's speed, which would defeat the purpose of the fast RAM and the $$$. And if you're running AM2 you definitely need DDR2-800.
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07-14-2006, 10:55 PM
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BUT the faster RAM would run at the slower RAM's speed
I see. Yup I'm on AM2. Thanks |
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07-15-2006, 02:00 PM
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I would wait till you get your RMA return - buying retail ram would be a waste unless you bought the same speed.
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