Gfted1 Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 (edited) So, I yoinked 1G (two 512 DIMMS) of RAM from an unused PC here at work. My rig at home has 2G that looks like this: Slot 1: 512MB Slot 2: Open Slot 3: 512MB Slot 4: 1G Now, would it be better to put one of the new 512MB DIMMS in slot two and leave it like that for a total of 2.5G or would it perform faster to put in both 512MB DIMMS and remove the 1G DIMM for a total of 2G. Obviously the second config is still only 2G but would it be a faster 2G? Edited April 16, 2007 by Gfted1 "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidesco Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 2.5Gigs should be faster. What type of RAM are the new DIMMs, and what type do you currently have on your computer? "My hovercraft is full of eels!" - Hungarian touristI am Dan Quayle of the Romans.I want to tattoo a map of the Netherlands on my nether lands.Heja Sverige!!Everyone should cuffawkle more.The wrench is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkreku Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 (edited) Symmetric pairings of RAM usually allows for dual memory channels to be utilized, which is supposed to give a small increase in performance. You never really need 2.5 GB of RAM anyhow (unless you're doing some serious work in Photoshop..) so I'd suggest you go with: Slot 1: 512MB Slot 2: 512MB Slot 3: 512MB Slot 4: 512MB But to tell you the truth: I've never been able to detect that increase in performance using 3DMark or Super Pi. Edit: Neat! I found a page that explains (somewhat) the different RAM configurations and what they do: http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/...b/cs-011965.htm Edited April 16, 2007 by mkreku Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azure79 Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I have an additional question. Will RAM at different speeds put into the same motherboard affect performance? Or is that even possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfted1 Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 2.5Gigs should be faster. What type of RAM are the new DIMMs, and what type do you currently have on your computer? At home, DDR2. Not sure about the work ones but assume DDR2 as the PC its coming out of is only 2-3 years old. Symmetric pairings of RAM usually allows for dual memory channels to be utilized, which is supposed to give a small increase in performance. You never really need 2.5 GB of RAM anyhow (unless you're doing some serious work in Photoshop..) so I'd suggest you go with: Slot 1: 512MB Slot 2: 512MB Slot 3: 512MB Slot 4: 512MB But to tell you the truth: I've never been able to detect that increase in performance using 3DMark or Super Pi. Edit: Neat! I found a page that explains (somewhat) the different RAM configurations and what they do: http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/...b/cs-011965.htm You sir, rock. By reading over the "Three DIMMs - Populated Symmetrically" section I see Ive got my home rig screwed up and its only functioning in single channel mode!! This will be rectified immediately! "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidesco Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 There's a good chance your memory sticks from work are only DDR. Anyway, if they are, they won't fit in the slots. "My hovercraft is full of eels!" - Hungarian touristI am Dan Quayle of the Romans.I want to tattoo a map of the Netherlands on my nether lands.Heja Sverige!!Everyone should cuffawkle more.The wrench is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfted1 Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 Ok, reconfigured the RAM. I feel like a dumbass for having them in single channel mode since Christmas. "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I have an additional question. Will RAM at different speeds put into the same motherboard affect performance? Or is that even possible? They'll run at the lowest common speed. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@\NightandtheShape/@ Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 (edited) I have an additional question. Will RAM at different speeds put into the same motherboard affect performance? Or is that even possible? Yes, they'll run at the slower ram speed. Edit: DAMNIT META... STOP KNOWING SO MUCH! You make me look bad. Edited April 20, 2007 by @\NightandtheShape/@ "I'm a programmer at a games company... REET GOOD!" - Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I have detailed files ... OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bokishi Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Bok's Advice: Overclock your RAM Current 3DMark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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