Memory mixing with an OC (shifting to 64-bit windows 7 RC)

[sampo]

Hi all,

I wasn't really sure where to put this (Overclocking? Memory?) so I've stuck it here! I'm planning on finally leaving good old XP SP3 behind and heading over to Windows 7 64 bit RC. To do this I'm going to need to up my memory and am just wondering whether or not my OC is likely to hold if I shift to a 6 gig setup (2x2gb + 2x1gb)

I've currently got Corsair Dominator 2GB XMS2 PC2-8500C5 installed (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-119-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=817) and am thinking of adding this to the mix:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-039-KS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=817

My system is based around an Asus p5b deluxe and Core2Duo 6300 @ 3.4 Ghz. This makes the FSB 486mhz, or 972 at DDR2, and both memory sets are rated to 1066@5-5-5-15 so it's within their specified operating range.

I haven't ever tried mixing different memory - or indeed ever running more than two sticks - so I'm not sure whether or not I'm likely to encounter any trouble?

Cheers for any advice!

 

[Kennysevenfold]

Hmm im sure you wont get as good results as you would with just the 2 x 1gig sticks anyway,

once you get the 6gig in and everything us up and running, you can only try, no one can tell you exactally what you will be able to reach etc..

but using all 4 ram slots puts more strain on the Nb so it wont be that high, best bet is just to give it a go and see

Good Luck

 

[sampo]

I figured there might be an issue with the NB. I guess it'll be a case of seeing whether a lower clock speed & 6 gig runs better or worse than 3.4 clock with 4 gig...