Is it ok to put a 512mb PC3200 DDR Memory or do they have to be 256mb in each slot?
2006-07-18 11:58:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Should be perfectly OK. Just remember that you ENTIRE RAM will run at the speed of the slowest module.
eg. If it's only got PC2100 in the other two slots - then that's all you'll get.
Older motherboards can't always handle 2Gb, so don't be tempted to whack in a load of 512Mb modules - spend the extra cash on a new mainboard.
Buy from www.ebuyer.com - HIGHLY recommended site.
2006-07-18 12:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no unless you follow below
providing all are same type PC3200 DDR
the 512Mb stick must go into the fist slot (0 or 1) ( sometimes different colour)
the biggest ram stick must always be the lead stick
but do check you manual. this will give you max size per slot
some older machine will only accept ram in pairs 2 x ???Mb
might be max is 4 x 256Mb so do check the manual
2006-07-19 00:08:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On most machines, the largest memory has to be in the
first slots. Some machines insist of pairs of equal sized
slots, but none require that all four be the same size.
You should be able to put the 512MB in the first slot and
then follow it with the 256's. Even if you need a 2nd 512MB
(which is really really rare), you won't hurt anything by trying it.
2006-07-18 12:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an HP Computer with 4 slote slots1- 512 2-512 3-256 4-256.. Now any more questions.. I have it and as long as your computer says it can handle then go for it..Good Luck Rob in tennessee
2006-07-18 12:04:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not put 1024 in each of the 4 slots?
Sure, go ahead and stuff that memory in there. Let us know if it works ok.
2006-07-18 12:03:09 · answer #5 · answered by Poncho Rio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it will crash you system to try but if your memory slots are dual channel you should put a 512 in each open slot for it to work properly.
2006-07-18 12:04:11 · answer #6 · answered by Windseeker_1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to put a RAM(s) on your computer, you should put the larger ram in the first slot and do respectively. example, (1slot)512mb, (2slot)512mb, (3slot)256mb, (4slot) 128mb. Got it?
2006-07-18 20:10:01 · answer #7 · answered by aRnObIe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put 512 in all 4 IF the computer specs say you can.
each motherboard allows a level of it's own.
some allow more RAM than others.
good luck.
2006-07-18 12:01:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Crucial.com. That is the best site on the web for memory upgrades.
2006-07-18 12:03:23 · answer #9 · answered by Hank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on the spec of the motherboard however anything under about 5years old should be fine
2006-07-19 05:03:12 · answer #10 · answered by Nicholas J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋