i have a question about dual channel

[AMD6415]

if I have ram that is the same kind both are 512mb pc3200 the only diff is the name brand will they still work in dual channel?

 

[b1gapl]

If they have the same timings they will. But usually not recommended to mix brands I hear.

 

[keachj06]

i have mixed brands before and havent had any complications.

 

[goblue14]

its worth a try. what is the worst that can happen.

 

[Syrillian]

its worth a try. what is the worst that can happen.

BOOM!

Just kidding...

 

[vaderpro]

Put it in, boot to bios and it should tell you if dual channel is working.

 

[AMD6415]

ok thanks i'll give it a try and let ya know what happens, i'm not real worried its not like its my computer anyways if the BOOM happens lol

 

[AMD6415]

well got it in and everything is working good dual channel and it is reading both sticks but the only problem that i see is that the ram that i have is 400MHz and in the bios it is showing it as 333MHz the old stuff was 333MHz is there anyway that i can put it up to 400MHz or no

 

[goblue14]

i dont think so. it will run at the lower speed.

 

[b1gapl]

It will run at which ever ram piece has the lowest speed.