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I recently bought some ram from crucial. A kit Equaling to 2gb.
Should i add that on to my existing 512b kit.
My computer does support dual channel.
Would my computer be better of with just 2gb?
Any help would be appreciated, thank you.

Just as long as it is the correct RAM which you purchased for your machine you should be fine adding it

Thanks but would it actually be faster with both in because i heard that the computer runs on the slower ram.

If I might be so bold as to add that if your motherboard supports dual channel and you purchased a matched set of RAM that is 2GB then DO NOT use the 512MB stick as you will lose performance.

Leaving the odd stick in will defeat the dual channel mode.

But the 512 comes in a set too.

My understanding of memory is that two matched sticks running in the proper slots gives you dual channel mode and most motherboards will only support it in two slots.

Issues can also arise if you fill all memory slots and the memory is not identical which naturally if we're talking 1GB sticks and 512MB sticks it isn't identical.

I don't know what you are using for an operating system but if it's XP then 2GB is sufficient anyway.

To make a completely accurate assessment a person would have to know your motherboard, RAM specifications for all RAM being considered and operating system used.


All you ever need to know about Dual Channel Memory...... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual-channel_architecture

ok thanks problem solved.