Mixing up RAM

[Merkwürdigeliebe]

I've got a 2x1Gb set of Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 in my rig

I've been thinking about plunking in a 2x2GB set in there.. they are quite cheap now.. matching with a 2x2GB set of Tracers doesn't seem like an option, they cost $140 (plus I've been hearing that the recent batch of Crucial memory is crud)

I've found some Patriot, OCZ and G.Skill sets for ~$50, some are DDR2-800 and others are DDR2-1000

What do you guys think?

What of the voltage requirements, timings and whatnot?

Thanks.

 

[gurusan]

Don't expect to get crazy overclocks, but it should work fine. Don't be surprised if you encounter instability though.

 

[veg1992]

Maybe sell your good Tracers (that's a good selling point) and buy the 4gb Kit

 

[gurusan]

or do that better advice

 

[Black.Ice.]

Well...If you're still looking for those 2x2s, here's a superb deal for the Baillistix.

FRYS.com | CRUCIAL

Can't beat the price.
Bought mine a few hours ago.

 

[baron5]

yeah you can still use them and itll be fine as long as your not overclocking which there isnt really much point anyway. 800-1000 wont be that much diff. but i would just sell or keep the 2gb set out and just buy a new 4gb set, for $19 cant go wrong.

 

[veg1992]

I thought the 4gb's also went single sided

 

[baron5]

yeah but if hes not going to overclock, they will do for $19

 

[UA_Iron]

sold out.

next best option:
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