-=PCTechTalk=- Re: RAM question
- From: Tricia <lafalot7@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:50:35 -0500
How would I make sure that they are matched? Yes, I knew about the
limitation of 3 gb of ram. I already have 1 gig, was planning on
adding two 1 gig sticks, for a total of 3 gigs. Thanks
At 11:14 PM 2/21/2007, you wrote:
>Tricia,
> Just so you know, WinXP can only handle up to 3GB of RAM. It's not a
>problem if you're thinking about adding 2 more sticks of 512MB or 1GB each,
>but you won't be able to go any higher than that.
>
> Also, your mainboard is designed for dual-channel memory access. That
>means it runs much better when a bank is filled with two matching sticks.
>Matching sticks are two identical sticks that have been tested at the
>factory for rating compatability and are sold in a single package showing
>that they are a matched set. When you go shopping, be sure to insist on a
>matched pair. :O)
>
>Peace,
>GMan
>
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