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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? |
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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? |
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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? |
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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? |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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? |
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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? |
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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? |
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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. For free diagnosis (with est. costs) go to www.crucial.com -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada) |
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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?) |
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"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 |
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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 |
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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 ... 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 |
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