Can I mix 1GB with 2GB RAM from if it is the samr?

marl · 10 Oct 2009 at 16:20

I currently have an Abit IP35 pro MB with 2 x 1GB sticks of Corsair - Twin2x2048-8500C5D RAM.

I have Vista 32 bit and am contemplating getting Windows 7 64 bit. Will adding 2x2GB sticks of this RAM be compatible with the single sticks to take system up to 6GB RAM!

Ace Modder · 10 Oct 2009 at 16:42

It should work, just ensure both sets run at same voltage and timings if you can.

marl · 10 Oct 2009 at 16:48

Thanks!!

McstylisT · 10 Oct 2009 at 18:15

Yeah it should be fine as long as they are the same speed and voltage spec.

I even know of someone who mixed OCZ Platinum 6400 DDR2 with Kingston DDR2 Hyper X 6400. Different brands but same speeds and voltage spec. His system apparently ran fine.

McT

johnerz · 14 Oct 2009 at 21:48

I'm running 2 X 2bg of OCz Platinimum 1066 and 2 x 1 Gb geil ull 800 at 1066 2.1 volts, you may need to up the NB volts a couple of steps and check with cpuz and set the memory to the lowest of the 2 set (if they are in fact any different) and check for heat, My geils need a fan the OCZ don't so a fan they have. 24/7 stable, folding, for months now

Temi_D · 14 Oct 2009 at 22:57

I've even used different speeds and it worked. 2 x 1Gb 667MHz Gskill and 2 x 1Gb 800mhz corsair. Although i've now upgraded to a proper 2 x 2Gb set up