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Old August 4th 09, 06:04 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
L.S.[_4_]
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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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Old August 4th 09, 06:14 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Don Phillipson[_4_]
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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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Old August 4th 09, 06:14 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Don Phillipson[_4_]
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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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Old August 4th 09, 06:27 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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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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"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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Old August 4th 09, 06:27 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
peter
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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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Old August 4th 09, 06:55 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
smlunatick
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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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Old August 4th 09, 06:55 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
smlunatick
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Posts: 4,866
Default adding memory

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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Old August 4th 09, 07:01 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
JS
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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?



  #9  
Old August 4th 09, 07:01 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
JS
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Posts: 6,475
Default adding memory

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?



  #10  
Old August 4th 09, 07:33 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
L.S.
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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?





  #11  
Old August 4th 09, 07:33 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
L.S.
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Posts: 104
Default adding memory

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?





  #12  
Old August 4th 09, 09:26 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
L.S.
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Posts: 104
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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.


  #13  
Old August 4th 09, 09:26 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
L.S.
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Posts: 104
Default adding memory

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.


  #14  
Old August 4th 09, 09:27 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
L.S.
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Posts: 104
Default adding memory

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?



  #15  
Old August 4th 09, 09:27 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
L.S.
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 104
Default adding memory

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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