Dual channel question

coolerguy1984 · 09-January-07, 08:34 PM

Ok, I just ordered the OCZ Gold Series 2x512 DDR2 667 dual channel kit. I've never delt with dual channel ram before, is it possible to buy another 2x512 and install them as long as I have enough dimm slots?

killert · 09-January-07, 08:36 PM

Yes but if it AMD it will run in T2 command rate

Iateronmly · 09-January-07, 08:38 PM

Yes it's entirely possible - but it's normally best to keep it all same manufacturer/speed/timings when you add two more sticks.

coolerguy1984 · 09-January-07, 08:41 PM

its for an am2 system, and I was planning on adding the same dual channel ram.

Thanks.

LesPaulzRule · 14-January-08, 02:54 PM

im personally running 2gb of ram in dual channel (4x512mb sticks) 1gb of it is corsair XMS platinum series, and the other 1gb is A Data ram, and i havent had any problems with mixing brands...

i think so long as the memory has the same timings everything will be fine... but i suppose it is probably best to stick to the same brand, but like i said, ive been running this memory for about 1 year in dual channel mode (i used to just have the 1gb of corsair ram in dual channel mode when i first got the system) and i havent had any problems with it...

Snake2Snipe · 14-January-08, 04:19 PM

It is a little bit more of an issue if you are planning on overclocking, but if not then dont worry about it, it will work just fine. If you are planning on overclocking having 4 sticks may make it harder and then the timings and ram speed of each module come into play much more.

09-January-07, 08:34 PM		#1 (permalink)
coolerguy1984 Apex Advanced Techie	Dual channel question Ok, I just ordered the OCZ Gold Series 2x512 DDR2 667 dual channel kit. I've never delt with dual channel ram before, is it possible to buy another 2x512 and install them as long as I have enough dimm slots?

09-January-07, 08:36 PM		#2 (permalink)
killert Apex Tech God	Re: Dual channel question Yes but if it AMD it will run in T2 command rate

09-January-07, 08:38 PM		#3 (permalink)
Iateronmly Smooth Operator	Re: Dual channel question Yes it's entirely possible - but it's normally best to keep it all same manufacturer/speed/timings when you add two more sticks.

09-January-07, 08:41 PM		#4 (permalink)
coolerguy1984 Apex Advanced Techie	Re: Dual channel question its for an am2 system, and I was planning on adding the same dual channel ram. Thanks.

14-January-08, 02:54 PM		#5 (permalink)
LesPaulzRule Apex Techie Wannabe	Re: Dual channel question im personally running 2gb of ram in dual channel (4x512mb sticks) 1gb of it is corsair XMS platinum series, and the other 1gb is A Data ram, and i havent had any problems with mixing brands... i think so long as the memory has the same timings everything will be fine... but i suppose it is probably best to stick to the same brand, but like i said, ive been running this memory for about 1 year in dual channel mode (i used to just have the 1gb of corsair ram in dual channel mode when i first got the system) and i havent had any problems with it...

14-January-08, 04:19 PM		#6 (permalink)
Snake2Snipe Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Re: Dual channel question It is a little bit more of an issue if you are planning on overclocking, but if not then dont worry about it, it will work just fine. If you are planning on overclocking having 4 sticks may make it harder and then the timings and ram speed of each module come into play much more.

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