Combining RAM

ps4128 · Jun 25, 2009, 03:16 PM

hi guys

i recently recieved a new computer. it came with standard 800 mhz ddr 2 ram. i was wondering if it was ok to combine this with the 1066 mhz ddr 2 low latency ram i bought from newegg. if it is possible, should i do it or should i just use the low latency like i planned all along?

thanks in advance for the help.

OldBuzzard · Jun 25, 2009, 04:48 PM

If you combine them, the faster RAM will run at the same speed as the slower RAM. SO for 'performance', you would want the faster RAM only.

However, there are times when a LOT of slower RAM will outperform a smaller amount of faster RAM.

Also, does your MB even support the faster RAM?

ps4128 · Jun 25, 2009, 06:13 PM

thanks

im just going to use the faster ram then, as i would prefer 4 gb faster as opposed to 6 gb slower.

ps. my mb does support the faster ram, its an amd 790fx.

cozumel · Jun 26, 2009, 03:01 AM

You would probably improve your performance by having all 6GB running at 800MHz than 4GB at 1066MHz if you are using x64 Windows OS.

Tipstaff · Jun 26, 2009, 04:36 AM

.....^^^.....
What he said, only I think he meant to say "..... than 4GB running at 1066MHz....".

So, what he said with what he meant.

cozumel · Jun 26, 2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tipstaff

.....^^^.....
What he said, only I think he meant to say "..... than 4GB running at 1066MHz....".

So, what he said with what he meant.

Thanks. That is what I meant. Edited accordingly.

Bolletje · Jun 26, 2009, 11:12 PM

However, you can also try to overclock the 800MHz RAM to 1066

Just keep the latency low...

cyclop123 · Jul 13, 2009, 10:27 AM

I have heard that sometimes it doesn't even work.

Jun 25, 2009, 03:16 PM	#1
ps4128 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Combining RAM hi guys i recently recieved a new computer. it came with standard 800 mhz ddr 2 ram. i was wondering if it was ok to combine this with the 1066 mhz ddr 2 low latency ram i bought from newegg. if it is possible, should i do it or should i just use the low latency like i planned all along? thanks in advance for the help.

Jun 25, 2009, 04:48 PM	#2
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,781 Rep Power: 142 System Specs	Re: Combining RAM If you combine them, the faster RAM will run at the same speed as the slower RAM. SO for 'performance', you would want the faster RAM only. However, there are times when a LOT of slower RAM will outperform a smaller amount of faster RAM. Also, does your MB even support the faster RAM? __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Jun 25, 2009, 06:13 PM	Thread Starter #3
ps4128 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Combining RAM thanks im just going to use the faster ram then, as i would prefer 4 gb faster as opposed to 6 gb slower. ps. my mb does support the faster ram, its an amd 790fx.

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cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	Re: Combining RAM You would probably improve your performance by having all 6GB running at 800MHz than 4GB at 1066MHz if you are using x64 Windows OS. __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks Last edited by cozumel; Jun 26, 2009 at 11:12 AM. Reason: I'm a bumbling fool who deosn't concentrate whilst typing...

Jun 26, 2009, 04:36 AM	#5
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 190 System Specs	Re: Combining RAM .....^^^..... What he said, only I think he meant to say "..... than 4GB running at 1066MHz....". So, what he said with what he meant. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

Jun 26, 2009, 11:12 PM	#7
Bolletje HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,224 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Combining RAM However, you can also try to overclock the 800MHz RAM to 1066 Just keep the latency low...

Jul 13, 2009, 10:27 AM	#8
cyclop123 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	Re: Combining RAM I have heard that sometimes it doesn't even work.