DDR2 4x1GB

nheather · 11 Sep 2009 at 17:55

Is it okay to use 4 sticks of 1GB on an overclocked system.

I currently have 2 sticks of Crucial Ballistix 1066 and would like to go to 4GB.

Would it be okay to buy another two 1GB sticks or would I be better buying 2x2GB and trying to sell my 1GB sticks.

My question isn't whether it will work, but whether it would have any adverse effects on overclocking and stability.

BTW - It's the CPU being overclocked (an E6750 on 3 or 3.2GHz) rather than the RAM. The RAM is actually running under the 1066.

Cheers,

Nigel

SlugForAButt · 11 Sep 2009 at 18:37

I need that answer too.

El Jimben · 11 Sep 2009 at 18:39

There's no problem with using 4 sticks in a system whether it's overclocked or not though using 4 sticks instead of 2 puts a little extra strain on the memory controller and so you might need to up the MCH voltage a touch. I personally would sell what you've got and get a 2x 2Gb kit but it's up to you

Kennysevenfold · 11 Sep 2009 at 18:59

El Jimben said:
I personally would sell what you've got and get a 2x 2Gb kit but it's up to you

This.

It will work fine, however you wont get as high an overclock as you would with just 2 ram slots occupied

SlugForAButt · 12 Sep 2009 at 22:33

Yeah, when Windows7 hits the mat I suppose I'll do that then.
Thanks.
If I'm going to do that, what 1066 memory do you guys recommend then with o'c in mind?