ps4128

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

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?

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ps4128

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

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

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Tipstaff

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

So, what he said with what he meant.

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cozumel

Thanks. That is what I meant. Edited accordingly.

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Bolletje

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

Just keep the latency low...

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cyclop123

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