If it's running fine, and does everything you want it to do, and at an acceptable speed, you don't need a new system.
Buy the ram used if you can because it is now more expensive (new) vs DDR2.
If you're worried about DOA and stuff, look for brands that offer lifetime warranties.
I don't have time to look up your mobo info, but there's probably have a list of compatible memory modules.
Mixing brands is okay, but stick as close to the specs of the ram that you have already, that is, look for ram rated at Cas 2.5.
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Feb 24th, 2008 02:29 AM #1
Ddr400 Ram
Well, I just noticed just now (after a program prompted me), that my ram is 1gb. I forgot about it when I built it like 2 years or so ago. Anyways, I was wondering is there any cheap places to buy a gig of ram DDR400.
I would prefer dual channel (if its better).
I was also wondering if mixing brand of ram is a problem
Currently my ram is:
OCZ (OCZ4001024PDC-K) PC-3200 DDR400 1GB (512MB x 2) Premier Dual Channel CAS2.5
Thanks in Advance.
edit: Also Wondering if i should just build a new PC, its running perfectly and however
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Feb 24th, 2008 04:58 AM #3
Yeah, I'm also running PC3200 ram and I just recently upgraded to Vista, thus I'm out looking for more ram.
For 1 gb its only around 20~30 but to get 2 gb, its significantly more expensive unfortunately...
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if you have 3GB of system ram + a 512MB video card windows won't see all the ram anyway. Better off with a matched pair of 512MB. If you want to save $$ get a single 1GB. It won't be DC but he real world differences are minimal anyway.
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Feb 24th, 2008 04:44 PM #8
I never said I had 3 gigs... I only have 1 and thats why i was thinking about getting another gig to make it 2 =)
Anyways, the mixing ram question... is that a problem? and is 2 512MB better then a 1GB?
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Feb 24th, 2008 06:12 PM #9
just upgrade your existing PC to 2 gigs
www.anitec.ca and www.addaxcomputer.com are pretty cheap. ncix is expensive.
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Feb 25th, 2008 10:07 PM #11
Anyone know anymore places to buy RAM? that may have online prices so i can see, I know there are some on spadina and others just forgot the names =/
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