[tec_41]

I'd love to add another gig of ram...I currently have 2x512mb of PC3200. However, I've never taken the time to brush up on the latest ram technology...What should I upgrade to? I know there's PC4800 and such out there now, but what exactly does that mean? Just faster? Would I be fine just adding 2 more sticks of 512mb PC3200? Thanks!

 

[schusterjo]

Well sure you can buy the fast ram PC4800 and put it in with the PC3200 but guess what?
your fast ram will only run at PC3200 speed. Take out the PC3200 and leave the PC4800 in and you will get the full speed of the PC4800. See the motherboard only can run one speed of ram and will step down all ram to the slowest ram installed.

 

[schusterjo]

Something else you need to check the motherboard specs to see what it will run, You also need to try to match manufacturer of ram you already have installed if possible. Will help eliminate issues that may occur