adding memory

winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184 pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?

Most likely yes but only run at 333
mobo make usually helps in a question like this

peter

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"L.S." wrote in message
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winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?

Mobo is a Biostar M7NCG 400


"peter" wrote in message
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Most likely yes but only run at 333
mobo make usually helps in a question like this

peter

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If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate
or disruptive,please ignore it.
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"L.S." wrote in message
...
winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead
of 1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?

Mobo is a Biostar M7NCG 400


"peter" wrote in message
...
Most likely yes but only run at 333
mobo make usually helps in a question like this

peter

--
If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate
or disruptive,please ignore it.
If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain
to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-)

"L.S." wrote in message
...
winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead
of 1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?

On Aug 4, 6:04*pm, "L.S." wrote:
winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184 pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?

Normally, it is not recommended to "mix" the memory rated types,
especially if these are "non-brand" names like Kingston, Corsair or
Crucial. These 'generic" memory makers tend to make "inferior" cheap
module by cutting corners. These "cheap" modules a lot of times do
not work with other modules.

This is a Hynix stick so not sure if that's good or not?
..

"smlunatick" wrote in message
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On Aug 4, 6:04 pm, "L.S." wrote:
winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?

Normally, it is not recommended to "mix" the memory rated types,
especially if these are "non-brand" names like Kingston, Corsair or
Crucial. These 'generic" memory makers tend to make "inferior" cheap
module by cutting corners. These "cheap" modules a lot of times do
not work with other modules.

This is a Hynix stick so not sure if that's good or not?
..

"smlunatick" wrote in message
...
On Aug 4, 6:04 pm, "L.S." wrote:
winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?

Normally, it is not recommended to "mix" the memory rated types,
especially if these are "non-brand" names like Kingston, Corsair or
Crucial. These 'generic" memory makers tend to make "inferior" cheap
module by cutting corners. These "cheap" modules a lot of times do
not work with other modules.

Most likely will be fine as long as the
voltage specs of the DDR400 meet
the motherboard requirements.

CPUID (CPU-Z)
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

Click on the SPD tab after you install the ram
and then use the pull down to check each memory stick.
(assuming it works)

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"L.S." wrote in message
...
winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?

Thanks to all.
Just didn't want to mess up the system.
Will check voltage...

"JS" @ wrote in message ...
Most likely will be fine as long as the
voltage specs of the DDR400 meet
the motherboard requirements.

CPUID (CPU-Z)
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

Click on the SPD tab after you install the ram
and then use the pull down to check each memory stick.
(assuming it works)

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"L.S." wrote in message
...
winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead
of 1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?

Thanks to all.
Just didn't want to mess up the system.
Will check voltage...

"JS" @ wrote in message ...
Most likely will be fine as long as the
voltage specs of the DDR400 meet
the motherboard requirements.

CPUID (CPU-Z)
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

Click on the SPD tab after you install the ram
and then use the pull down to check each memory stick.
(assuming it works)

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"L.S." wrote in message
...
winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead
of 1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?

"L.S." wrote in message
...
winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

For free diagnosis (with est. costs) go to www.crucial.com

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184 pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
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On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184 pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this newsgroup?


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Hey, sorry guys. I didn't mean to spark an argument here. I stated that this
may not be the 'best' newsgroup to ask the question but I figured it would
be an easy answer for those on here.
Two points that may concern hardware was whether WinXP would function ok
with the different type of stick installed. I have noticed a slow down with
only one 512 stick operating which does affect the operation of my WinXP
system. Plus my MB instructions suggests "For Dual-channel DDR (128-bit)
high performance, at least 2 or more DIMM modules must be installed." That's
the reason for asking if I can install two different sticks. Otherwise I'd
just install the 1meg(DDR400) and take out the 512(DDR333).
I'm still not sure is installing the two stick will give me the 128-bit if
there are different size.

Anyway, sorry if I ruffled your feather Mr. Smith.


"Touch Base" wrote in message
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"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
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On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this newsgroup?


--
Regards,
Touch Base

Dual channel usually requires "Matched" pairs
of memory. Different brands or different sizes
will most likely cause a fall back to single channel.

So use the first two slots as your two sticks are
not matched.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"L.S." wrote in message
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Hey, sorry guys. I didn't mean to spark an argument here. I stated that
this may not be the 'best' newsgroup to ask the question but I figured it
would be an easy answer for those on here.
Two points that may concern hardware was whether WinXP would function ok
with the different type of stick installed. I have noticed a slow down
with only one 512 stick operating which does affect the operation of my
WinXP system. Plus my MB instructions suggests "For Dual-channel DDR
(128-bit) high performance, at least 2 or more DIMM modules must be
installed." That's the reason for asking if I can install two different
sticks. Otherwise I'd just install the 1meg(DDR400) and take out the
512(DDR333).
I'm still not sure is installing the two stick will give me the 128-bit if
there are different size.

Anyway, sorry if I ruffled your feather Mr. Smith.


"Touch Base" wrote in message
...

"Mr. Smith" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0500, "L.S." wrote:


winxp(home).

One of my 512 memory stick went out. System only recognizes 512 instead
of
1gb. To check I took it out and tried it in another system- no go.
Here's the question and I know it's probably not correct newsgroup but
should be simple answer for you sys gurus.
The sticks are ddr333, 512meg, 184 pin. I have a extra ddr400, 1gb, 184
pin
stick.
The instruction for the MB says up to 4 gig and ddr333.

Will the ddr400 work w/o messing up system?


Why ask here? Your question has nothing to do with with OS (you did
notice the letters X and P preceeding the word Hardware in the group
title, right?)

================================================== ======

Dear Mr Smith,

What part of XP is hardware?

Please enlighten me as to what kind of posts should be in this newsgroup?


--
Regards,
Touch Base