Hi,

This typically isn't true (but check your motherboard manual to make sure),
you only need to be concerned about individual pairs. I would suggest
installing 2x256MB (512MB total) dual channel RAM. If you want to add
another 1GB total, then add 2x512MB dual channel. Just make sure it is the
right type and speed as the existing memory.

Russ Poffenberger
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Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 4:42 AM
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Subject: [PCBUILD] duel channel ram


hi list,my pc has 512 megs of duel channel ddr ram.2 -256 k stixs. the
retailer where i was planning to get another 512 from ,informs me that if i
instal either a 512 or 2-256 sticks,that they have to check to see if they
match and are duel channeling.if not i cant use my original 512 and need to
buy 1 gig or 2 new 512 sticks.is this true or aload of crap to sell ram?

hans--regina sk.ca

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