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was wondering if you can asnwer two questions please.

 

i currently own the following;

AMD 64 4000

Abit k8n sli mobo

1 Gb (2x 512mb twinx1024 3200xl) memory

2 xfx 6600 gt

 

1st> My mother board supports dual channel (as you can see above) and i want to add another set of memory chip to have a total of 2gb of ram

 

So right now my ram is running ay 2.2.2.5 and i wanted to add a pair of CMX512 3200pro w/ leds, but they are 2.3.3.6, im guessing that the loss in latency is a good trade off concidering that i getting an extra gb of ram right?

, or would it be best that spennd the extra money and get some 2.2.2.5 ram. i really like corsair but cant afford or find the exact same ram.

 

2nd> is 2 x CMX512-3200pro and twinx1024-3200c2pro the same, What i want to know is, will the 2 x cmx 512's run as daul channel ?

 

And do you think this is a good idea, i want to be more than ready for vista,

Please advise!

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First thing, you cannot mix memory with this MB and or platform, the MB may not post if you do! I would suggest replacing the memory you have now with one set of Twinx2048-3200C2 set of modules for best performance.
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First thing, you cannot mix memory with this MB and or platform, the MB may not post if you do! I would suggest replacing the memory you have now with one set of Twinx2048-3200C2 set of modules for best performance.

 

sorry mobo is a KN8 SLi, so i cant put 2 different sets of dual channel, then why the for slots ?, what if the memory was second set of ram was 2.2.2.5 ?

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You would do well to insert memory of the same timings and density for use with all 4 banks. Even then, it might not work as that board has been known to be wonky with 4 banks filled.

 

You will very likely have to drop both ram speed 400 --> 33 and timings as well as the Command Rate to utilize four banks.

 

I understand your desire to move from 1GB to 2GB. My advice? Sell the 2 X 512 and purchase 2 X 1GB. You will get a far better gaming experience from such a move.

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