Buying DDR2

jamface202

jamface202

jamface202

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Hi Guys,

I'm currently using a pc that I built 4 years ago and am upgrading it. As it stands at the moment it's:
core2duo E6300
Gigabyte 965P DS3
2 x 1GB OCZ Gold 6400
ATI X1800XT

But I'm upgrading the CPU to a Q6600, the graphics to a 4870 and the power supply to a 700W OCZ too.

What's the best way to upgrade the RAM? I was thinking to just put in a couple more sticks of what I have already but it doesn't seem to be as commonly available any more with DDR3 being more the norm now. I'm also worried that DDR2 prices are going to just go up and up so I should get enough to see me through till I want to upgrade the whole system (thinking 3 to 4 more years). Can I add 2 x 2 gb sticks? It's dual channel but not sure if that means I need to add sticks in matching pairs or if I need to have all 4 sticks matching?

Thanks guys,
JamFace
 
Thanks, how similar would the new memory need to be to the old stuff? i.e. could I add 2 sticks of 2gb Corsair XMS2 as long as it's pc6400 or do I need to look out for more than that?
 
ok, I think what I'll do is check what the default voltage and timings are (I know it's PC6400) when I get home and then see if I can get 2 x 2 gb sticks of XMS2 with the same voltage and timings...

If it doesn't work I'll just sell the OCZ stuff and maybe replace it with some more XMS2
 
I checked the memory I have and it says on it that the timings are 4-5-5-15 and the voltage given on the OCZ site is 2.0V

I looked at the 4gb kits of the same OCZ gold but the timings on that are 5-5-5-18 and the voltage on the OCZ site says 1.8V

so would i be able to use them together?
 
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