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Computer/Technology => Computer => Topic started by: jacktheripper305 on March 12, 2009, 09:54:13 PM
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I'm looking to add some RAM to my computer, as a cheap, easy upgrade.
Currently I have 2x 1 GB DDR2, and I'm not sure what the frequency is. Hence my question:
If I put 2 more 1 GB chips on the secondary channel, does the frequency matter? or does it have to be the same as the current modules?
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not being a pro at this but you would need the same speed as what you have got.
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JtR, it might help if you post your motherboard type as well...the frequency needs to be supported by that. Go get Everest from Dem. It's a system profiler and it might be able to tell you what your current ram is.
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Its an ASUS P5Q Pro, and an Intel Core 2 Wolfdale. I have 2 1 GB 240-pin DDR2 modules. I just d/l'ed Everest, and I'll post the report when I get a chance to run it.
EDIT:
Here's the info:
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Motherboard:
CPU Type DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, 3000 MHz (9 x 333)
Motherboard Name Asus P5Q Pro (2 PCI, 3 PCI-E x1, 2 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR2 DIMM, Audio, Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394)
Motherboard Chipset Intel Eaglelake P45
System Memory 2048 MB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
DIMM3: PNY Tech. 1 GB DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (3-3-3-9 @ 200 MHz)
BIOS Type AMI (10/02/08)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
[ Memory Devices / DIMM0 ]
Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type DDR
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 1024 MB
Speed 667 MHz
Total Width 64-bit
Data Width 64-bit
Device Locator DIMM0
Bank Locator BANK0
Manufacturer Manufacturer00
Serial Number SerNum00
Asset Tag AssetTagNum0
Part Number ModulePartNumber00
[ Memory Devices / DIMM2 ]
Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type DDR
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 1024 MB
Speed 667 MHz
Total Width 64-bit
Data Width 64-bit
Device Locator DIMM2
Bank Locator BANK2
Manufacturer Manufacturer02
Serial Number SerNum02
Asset Tag AssetTagNum2
Part Number ModulePartNumber02
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And your os is? From what I understand Vista/32 bit will only use just under 3 gigs. Anything more won't be utilized.
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Actually, its XP SP3. but yea, I'm basically trying to max out my RAM, and i need to know if the Frequencies on the different channels need to match. If i dont figure it out, I'm just gonna get a whole new set of modules to get 4 GB...
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Actually, its XP SP3. but yea, I'm basically trying to max out my RAM, and i need to know if the Frequencies on the different channels need to match. If i dont figure it out, I'm just gonna get a whole new set of modules to get 4 GB...
If the frequencies don't match they modules will run at the lowest frequency of any of the modules.
Your mobo specs..
http://uk.asus.com/products.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=2269&l1=3&l2=11&l3=709&l4=0 (http://uk.asus.com/products.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=2269&l1=3&l2=11&l3=709&l4=0)
4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz,
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ah, Thank you, ztx. That answers my question.