I'm having what my PC manufacture is calling pairing issues with my RAM?

Question

I just purchased my pc, it was running Vista on 512 Mbs DDR2 memory, I was told it wouldn't run right on 512, so I would need 1GB, so decided out right to get the 1GB instead of another 512, and would subsequently have 1.5GB(or something) more memory, and then wouldn't have to add another stick for awhile. After paying $73, and finding out it wouldn't work in my system with my factory default memory installed, what should I do? I will like to add I don't trust my computer manufacture, there costumer service is poor

I forgot to add being that i have 4 memory slots, when ever i install them both in the computer at the same time right next to each other, the pc want enter windows, but when i install them farthest apart from each other it would enter windows, but everythings glithy

Well I know i got the type correct DDR2, I know because I have another computer and tried to install a DDR Ram, but it wouldn't fit, both stick work in the computer alone, but together is were my problem arises

I tried to swap out my old pc memory to see Vista run at its fullest, but it wouldn't fit

the pc manufatur is talking about Ram manufactur compatability, becase other then the size the pin and and the type are compatable, but the stick just dont get alone for some reason

Answer 1

First, you need to list the specs of your computer, this will help a lot.

Second, the EASIEST thing to do, is to just take out your existing (installed) ram, and take it to a place like Best Buy, CircuitCity, or Micro Center, etc., and let them match it up with that stick.

If you have a dual-core system, then you need to get either another 512 stick that matches, or, get 2 one gig sticks that match, as dual-core systems utilize ram better when the sticks are installed in IDENTICAL pairs, it's NOT recommended to mix 512s with 1gigs. Either install 2 to 4 512 sticks, or, 2 to 4 one gig sticks.

Third, if you don't want to bother with taking out your installed ram (but you'll have to, in order to install more ram), to find out what exact kind of ram you need, you can get a free scan of your system that will determine what kind you need installed at this website..................
http://www.crucial.com/uk/index.asp

Just click on "scan my system", you'll be asked to download a small file to your desktop, you will need to double-click on this so that it scans your system. The results of the scan will appear on that website, providing all of the necessary information you need regarding what EXACT type of ram you should install.

Hope this helps you out. :)

Answer 2

There are a number if issues that would have caused you to have this problem - forst off, I do not think that it is the company's fault, no, I think that the wrong type of memory thatyou bought was the wrong type. You see, there are many different types of RAM that can go into a computer, here are some of them:

~DDR RAM
~DDR2 RAM
~DDR - Overclocking RAM
~DDR2 - Overclocking RAM
~RDRAM
~SDRAM
~SIMM
~ECC Memory
~And much, much, more

With all of those options out there, you have to watch out for the following things:

~Compatability
~Pin Type
~For what system

The main issue that you are having, is probably both Compatability and pin type. You see, when you bought your memory (and lets say) that it was DDR, and your Motherboard had DDR2 RAM installed on the computer first-hand, then they will not work in harmony when it comes to running smoothly and swapping between kernels. In other words, it is the RAM that you bought - Also, your motherboard has specifications saying what type of Pin memory that your specific computer is compatable with. If you had gotten 184-Pin RAM (Usally what all newer-computers take), and your motherboard was only suited for 164-Pin RAM, then they will not only not fit into the motherboard, they will not work at all - causing serious problems for both your wallet, and your copmputer. The thing that I suggest, is that you give a little more information on what your computer model is, and whi makes it, so I can research it for you.

I hope all of this made things clearer,

Peter C.

Answer 3

Ram parity issues are usually caused by the speed of the chip, if your 512 is 70ns and the 1gb is 60ns there not in sync.
See if where you bought your 1gb will trade for same speed as you had. Both chips should have a marking as to ns marked on them.