mismatch memory timings

[Karlos_the_n00b]

Hey guys.

Currently only got 2GB of corsair xms2 ddr2 memory in my PC and looking at getting another 2GB of ebay.

The RAM I have is 5-5-5-12 and the stuff I'm thinking of bidding on is 4-4-4-12.

I'm thinking there will be no problem in using them together but just wanted to check.

Cheers guys.

 

[SmoulderingCircuits]

Hey guys.

Currently only got 2GB of corsair xms2 ddr2 memory in my PC and looking at getting another 2GB of ebay.

The RAM I have is 5-5-5-12 and the stuff I'm thinking of bidding on is 4-4-4-12.

I'm thinking there will be no problem in using them together but just wanted to check.

Cheers guys.

There might be a problem but there's a strong likelyhood it will simply but them both as 5-5-5-12

 

[SieB]

I don't think it will cause any problems, but I think, but not 100% sure that it will only run as fast as your slowest RAM so the timings would be 5-5-5-12. Having different RAM at different voltages and timings could cause unstability.

Dug has 2gb Kingston 5-5-5-15 DDR2 in the FS section for £25 I think you would be better getting those if you can because they are closer to the timings of the RAM you have now. Wait and see if anyone knows a bit more about it though

 

[S_I_N]

correct they will run at the slowest of the sets. Or you may be able to tighten the timings of the slower set to match the faster.

 

[Karlos_the_n00b]

Thanks for the info so far guys.

Found some 2 GB sticks (mine are 1GB) with the timing 5-5-5-12-2T.

What's the 2T for at the end?

That stating that there are twice as many memory chips on the stick as there are on mine?

 

[S_I_N]

cant recall exactly what it means but I know 1T is better

 

[Karlos_the_n00b]

Is there any reason not to mix 2 x 1GB sticks with 5-5-5-12 tines with 2 x 2GB sticks with 5-5-5-12-2T times?

As well as games I also do run some virtualization software so the extra RAM should come in handy for that and I I also run two monitors with different apps in both..

 

[S_I_N]

nope should work fine

 

[Karlos_the_n00b]

Thanks SIN