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ryomakun · 2006-11-27, 07:49

I have a dual mode ram 512 x 2, my concern is if I will add a new stick (only 1) will that result to slower memory access and what if the timing of this new stick is different from the previous two.

Kimura-sensei · 2006-11-27, 15:36

The computer will run at the slowest timing available. So, if you don't have a pair, yeah, it will slow your PC down. If the new RAM you're adding is slower than your existing RAM, yes, you'll slow it down.

Jinto · 2006-11-27, 16:00

Seen from the point of operating stability, I would not advice to use RAMs that use different timings. Often that means loss in operating stability.

Liddo · 2006-11-29, 19:20

the timings as a whole will be affected because all the sticks will throttle down to the speed of the slowest stick in the group.

the main thing you will see performance hit from is the fact that you were running dual channel and if you just have 1 stick in there it will run in single channel mode.... so basically your halving your memory speed... which isnt always a good idea.

your best option is to buy another stick so you have an even 4 sticks of ram and use those. the timings by all means isnt going to degrade performance that much.. maybe like 5 to 10 percent depending how bad the timings are.
using 4 sticks though will degrade your system by around 10%... just because the amount of processing that has to be done to maintain links and data to 4 different links is time and cpu consuming.

you ABSOLUTE and BEST option if you have enough cash and are willing is to buy 2 sticks of 1024. those will give you the best performance increase but will cost a premium...

depending on what type of ram you have (DDR1 or DDR2) you can pick up a set(2x1024) for anywhere around 200 to 300...

hope that helps.

2006-11-27, 07:49	Link #1
ryomakun Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	Will adding another ram slows down my current setup I have a dual mode ram 512 x 2, my concern is if I will add a new stick (only 1) will that result to slower memory access and what if the timing of this new stick is different from the previous two.

2006-11-27, 16:00	Link #3
Jinto Asuki-tan Kairin ↓ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fürth (GER) Age: 43	Seen from the point of operating stability, I would not advice to use RAMs that use different timings. Often that means loss in operating stability. __________________ Folding@Home, Team Animesuki

2006-11-27, 15:36	Link #2
Kimura-sensei Retired AOne Staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC	The computer will run at the slowest timing available. So, if you don't have a pair, yeah, it will slow your PC down. If the new RAM you're adding is slower than your existing RAM, yes, you'll slow it down.

2006-11-29, 19:20	Link #4
Liddo wheeeee!~ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: cali Age: 43	the timings as a whole will be affected because all the sticks will throttle down to the speed of the slowest stick in the group. the main thing you will see performance hit from is the fact that you were running dual channel and if you just have 1 stick in there it will run in single channel mode.... so basically your halving your memory speed... which isnt always a good idea. your best option is to buy another stick so you have an even 4 sticks of ram and use those. the timings by all means isnt going to degrade performance that much.. maybe like 5 to 10 percent depending how bad the timings are. using 4 sticks though will degrade your system by around 10%... just because the amount of processing that has to be done to maintain links and data to 4 different links is time and cpu consuming. you ABSOLUTE and BEST option if you have enough cash and are willing is to buy 2 sticks of 1024. those will give you the best performance increase but will cost a premium... depending on what type of ram you have (DDR1 or DDR2) you can pick up a set(2x1024) for anywhere around 200 to 300... hope that helps.