PC memory question

[laura99]

I have 256mb memory in my new computer and just picked up a 512 card today, can I use both or do I have to use the same amounts of each? Like 256+256 or 512+512

[abyss_al]

Originally posted by laura99
I have 256mb memory in my new computer and just picked up a 512 card today, can I use both or do I have to use the same amounts of each? Like 256+256 or 512+512

what type of ram?

ddr or sdram?

[laura99]

256 MB DDR (PC2100)
That's what it has in it and I bought a 512 MB DDR PC2100 today.

[senseidru]

If it's compatible with your motherboard and there's a free slot then slam that shit in!

[laura99]

Says I can put up to 1G in there

[lurking]

Originally posted by laura99
256 MB DDR (PC2100)
That's what it has in it and I bought a 512 MB DDR PC2100 today.

as long as they are both PC2100 you will have no problems.

[- Jesus Christ -]

Well some boards have dual channel slots (they usually have matched color plastic at the base)

If this is the case I would put the ram in 2 DIFFERENT color slots becasue usually the matching slots are to run the ram in dual channel mode.

Its not absolutely necessary but it's a good idea.

[abyss_al]

Originally posted by laura99
256 MB DDR (PC2100)
That's what it has in it and I bought a 512 MB DDR PC2100 today.

you're good to go


but you must put the 512 first then the 256

[laura99]

So I have to take out the 256, put in the 512 and the put the 256 back in, correct?

[abyss_al]

yup

[laura99]

Thanks guys!