Buying more RAM
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I have 2 memory sticks, each 1GB, DDR2 operating at 667 mhz. I'm looking to buy 2 GB more, and have two questions: Should I buy 2 pairs of 1 GB, or 1 stick of 2 GB? Does it make a difference nowadays? Should I buy 800 mhz or stick with 667 for better compatability? Edit - given that 800 mhz costs t…
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If your motherboard supports (and most likely it does) dual channel RAM you should buy 2x1 GB modules. As for buying 800 MHz - if you combine different speed modules they will operate at the speed of slowest ones. So if you don't intend to change ol…
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