Can I have two different frequencies of memory (533 & 800) plugged into my motherboard at the same time??

Question

Will my computer blow up, will it use the 533 one @ 533 and the 800 one @ 800 simultaniously?

Answer 1

It depends on your motherboard setup and the the kind of memory involved. There are a few motherboards that support different memory speed, however, unless you are above average when it comes to customizing the internal workings of your computer, I would highly suggest that you do NOT mix them. I overclock my system, memory included, and in the process I pushed it too far. Every time I tried to use the wheel to scroll at length, it would create a cycle write error and then the motherboard would instantly reboot. Very bad thing. Have since stepped it down a notch. Odds are, unless you went to a electronics and bought the stuff to assemble it yourself, or bought it off someone who did, then your system can't handle that configuration error free. Also, the performance gain, if any, will probably leave you dissatisfied for the price you pay to buy 800MHz. Go to the manufacture of your system/motherboard website and find out what the top speed(MHz), size(MB/GB) and kind of memory(DDR PC2100-4400/DDR2 PC4200) it will support. Is it EEC? Is it registered or unbuffered? (must match memory to motherboard) If your existing memory is 256MB 533MHz or less, AND your system can handle DDR2 800MHz, then you might consider removing the 533, and installing some 800MHz. Make sure you know how many slots there are, and what the max capacity is per slot (should all be the same cap) Then, decide based on price and use. If you have many apps running at the same time, lean toward big capacity, ie. 1-2+GB 533MHz+. If you want a few apps with quick turnaround time, then go for speed, ie. 1GB+ DDR2 800MHz. If you have deep pockets, put in everything it can handle. (some quality motherboards can take 16GB of DDR2 800 MHz, a few 32GB - $$$$) Below are two sites that offer memory, normally at a reasonable price. (US)

Answer 2

You can mix memory speeds up to a point. Your ram will perform as fast as the slowest. Do not use anything slower than what you motherboard calls for. If you need to use 800 mhz then do not use 533 mhz. If it calls for 533 mhz then yes, you can use 800 mhz but it will perform like 533 mhz.

Answer 3

Hi!

Definitely NOT. Do NOT use 533 and 800 together. It will not blow up, but your RAM controller might be altered (read broken) if you chose to do so.
Also, if, however, you chose to use them both, I must say that this WILL slow down your PC (assuming Windows will even start) and, occasionally, give you BSoD (Blue Screen of Death). Yucky!

Good luck!

Answer 4

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