increasing memory

jeffmorgan · 5 Jan 2012 at 03:59

Hi All. This my first post at Overclockers, and i am seeking advice.

I decided to increase my RAM from 4-to-8, my original 4 RAM is Corsair 2x2 DDR2
I have been having a problem trying to match the Corsair with my Mobo which is a Striker Extreme with DDR2 slots. I came across an American company called "Crucial.com " which scanned my computer and suggested a compatable set of 2x2 DDR2 RAM which i purchased and fitted.

I then found that after fitting this new set of memory sticks my computer would not re-boot, I have removed the new set and now my computer is working fine, I have sent an email to Crucial.com also for advice, but thought i would have a chat to you guys also.

I suppose that my computer is not recognizing the new memory sticks ?

Intel core 2 quad cpu 2.40 GHz
4 GB ram
Gigabyte 570GTX graphics card
Windows 7

Hope someone can help, Cheers, JM.

jeffmorgan · 5 Jan 2012 at 09:32

Thanks for the reply. the original memory sticks that i have fitted are- Corsair Dominator 4GB[2x2GB] PC2-8500 1066 MHz

The sticks which i have just bought are- Crucial 2GB 240-Pin Dim 256mx64 DDR2

My motherboard-Asus Striker Extreme which as said in the first post has DDR2 slots [4]
and no I have not tried the new RAM on its own ? Thanks. JM.

jeffmorgan · 6 Jan 2012 at 00:55

Hi. Yes i will try the Crucial RAM only, and no I dont know its speed, Also I have just received an email from Crucial asking for the specs of the Corsair Dominator sticks.

I have found it almost impossible to find a matching Corsair Dominator DDR2 memory sticks here in Australia [ old tech ] would you know of anywhere in the UK were they may still have these sticks, because i think that the only sure way out of this problem is the fit another matching pair of Corsairs. Thanks. JM.

jeffmorgan · 6 Jan 2012 at 07:48

Went back to Crucial site and looked up the memory recommended and those that I bought and this is the data- PC2-8500 CL=7 Unbuffeted NON ECC DDR2 1066 1.8v 256MG x 64 Cheers. JM.

jeffmorgan · 7 Jan 2012 at 08:50

Thanks Snapshot, I'll check it out and keep you posted. JM.

jeffmorgan · 8 Jan 2012 at 05:14

Hi Snapshot., As suggested I tried the computer only with the Crucial memory installed, and they will not work, when I power up all I can hear is a high pitch whistle and thats all !

I have sent a reply back to Crucial stating this and suggested that they either replace the memory with a set that is compatible, or I return by post and get a refund, so shall wait and see. Thanks. JM.

jeffmorgan · 9 Jan 2012 at 04:01

One more question before i go. in your opinion. is increasing RAM really benificial, I fly combat flight sims [ Cliffs of Dover ] and also play the latest shooters [ modern warfare 3, Battlefield 3 ] I have a good graphic card installed [ Gigabyte 570 GTX overclocked ] so would going from 4 to 8 RAM be really noticeable. And if this is so, perhaps I should be looking at replacing my motherboard so that i can install DDR3 ? Thanks for your support. JM.