For example, could my computer work with a 256 MB stick in one slot and a 512 MB stick in another slot for a total of 768 MB of memory?
2007-07-11 03:51:51 · 11 answers · asked by mitchmike17 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
It'll "work"
but if they're DDR it'll work badly.
This is basically only an option with SDram, if it's DDR then you need to match the speed and the size. If it's SD, then you just need to match the speed (IE: 100 or 133)
edit: DO NOT LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE WHO SAY YOU CAN ALWAYS MIX. If you mix sizes of DDR ram, they operate at a single data rate and you DRASTICLY lose performance. If you mix SDram at differant speeds, it will operate at the lower of the two.
Remember that your car can still drive without air in the tires, but it's really dumb to do so. The people that say it works have been driving without air in their tires.
2007-07-11 03:53:52 · answer #1 · answered by U_Mex 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are certain limitations. You need to check your motherboard to see what kind of memory combinations it accepts. Furthermore the memory sticks much be as similar as possible. In case you got an older stick and you plug a newer version your PC may fail to recognize both or even worse you might start having memory issues. I would suggest to type down the characteristics of the existing memory stick and if possible locate similar ones. Also in case you buy a newer type you should try and plug it into a different pair of slot. In most computers there are two [or four] pair of memory slots. Each pair has a kind of independency.
2007-07-11 04:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by Alexandros 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's completely fine - but you have to get the same type of RAM. On your motherboard, where you insert the RAM it should say either DDR, DDR2 or DDR3. This would be the only type of RAM you are able to insert so this is what you must buy. If it doesn't say on your motherboard, take a look at the sticks of RAM. It should state a code like PC3200 for example, which would indicate DDR RAM - Just type it into Google too see what type it is. Hope this helps!
2016-05-19 08:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the mother board. In general if you have an odd number of slots, then you can mix sizes.. Even, and you will have to match them in pairs. For example, if you have 4 slots, you can mix two one giggers and two half giggers. Check the specs for you MOBO and it will tell you the acceptable configurations or if you can email me the type of MOBO you have, I can try to find the documentation for you later today.
2007-07-11 03:56:59 · answer #4 · answered by Dilbert's Desk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, i have a 1 GB stick in one slot and a 512 MB in the other. will work just fine, just make sure you get the right kind (DDR or DDR2, depending on your motherboard).
2007-07-11 03:55:54 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Mike 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have a toshiba laptop.it has 2 slots for memory. only 1 slots have a 256mb in and the other slot is emty. so i ordered a 512mb card,$71.00 from toshiba.as soon as i got i put it in.yes memory is 768mb. also i have a system mechanic 7 on my laptop and it keeps your computer running good.it cost less than $30.00. i hope this has helped you. DANNY
2007-07-11 04:33:55 · answer #6 · answered by dannyrozell 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it will work ...just make sure your motherboard supports the amount of Mhz of each stick. example 227 Mhz 333Mhz 444Mhz etc 667Mhz 800Mhz etc etc
Figure out how much Mhz your computer can take and whether the sticks are in order with this.
2007-07-11 03:55:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In most cases, yes. Only if your computer requires that RAM be installed in pairs, would that be a problem.
2007-07-11 03:56:05 · answer #8 · answered by Proto 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes but make sure you dnt mess around with it, it can cause system instability
2007-07-11 03:54:42 · answer #9 · answered by V 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes
i gess u can
its ok.
2007-07-11 04:04:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋