Question about RAM
I posted this in the apothecary in error and realized it should have gone here in first place.
My current rig is a 3.2 gig HP OEM system that I simply added a better graphics and sound card to. It came with only 512 MB of DDR400 PC3200 RAM, so I added an addtional 512 MB to the one remaining slot to bring the total to 1 GB. It is also has a pre-PCI-express mobo, so I am running on old technology
Just today a friend at work sold me a single 1 GB stick of the same speed RAM for only $20. It was left over from a rig he cannabalized to build annother system.
What I planned on doing was taking one of the 1/2 gig sticks out and replacing it with the 1 gig stick to give myself a total of 1.5 GB of RAM
Since another co-worker said he would give me $10 for my left over 512MB stick I would only be out a net of $10 for the upgrade.
Anyway, I visited the Crucial site to use their free memory analysis program and after running it noticed the following statement in their FAQ.
"Yes, you can install modules one at a time, and you can mix different densities of modules in your computer. But if your computer supports dual-channel memory configurations, you should install in identical pairs (preferably in kits) for optimal performance."
Their analysis said that my system supported dual channel memory configs, but I was wondering if that statement was really true or just is this just marketing BS to try to get me to go ahead and pop for an additional 1 gig stick.
I don't want to waste a lot money since I am on the verge of popping for one of the new dual core based systems which also have the newer PCI-express equipped motherboards.
Opinions?
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