My current system is us 2 x 2GB A-Data DDR2-800 memory module, with
timings of 5-5-5-18 (as revealed by CPU-Z):

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My question is this, can I add another 2 modules by Kingmax with
timings of 5-5-5 ('KINGMAX Technology Inc.'
(http://www.kingmax.com/products/dp/ddr2_2g_800.htm)) without problems,
or should I rather stick to AData?


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Brink;664457 Wrote:
Dzomlija;664455 Wrote:
My current system is us 2 x 2GB A-Data DDR2-800 memory module, with
timings of 5-5-5-18 (as revealed by CPU-Z):

3242

My question is this, can I add another 2 modules by Kingmax with
timings of 5-5-5 ('KINGMAX Technology Inc.'
(http://www.kingmax.com/products/dp/ddr2_2g_800.htm)) without problems,
or should I rather stick to AData?

Peter,

While it is best to have the exact same brand and specs for RAM to
avoid any potential problems by manufacturing differences, I have
mixed brands before without having any problems. You just need to make
sure that all the specs are the same as the other A-Data brand.

Shawn

Will do. I just wanted a second opinion because my supplier wants to
give be a pair of Kingstons (for which I do not have all the timings).
I've not had a problem with A-Data before, so I'll be sticking to them
then.

Thanks!


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you die, so shall I be Reborn...-

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MOBO: ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi-AP
CPU: AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
RAM: 2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
GPU: ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO, 256MB
BOX: Thermaltake Tai-Chi Water Cooled
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate x64
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Will do. I just wanted a second opinion because my supplier wants to
give be a pair of Kingstons (for which I do not have all the timings).
I've not had a problem with A-Data before, so I'll be sticking to them
then.


Firstly, a decent mobo will check the timings/SPD rating and work to the
lowest common denominator, so there shouldn't be a problem.

5-5-5-18 is pretty standard for PC2-6400; your kingston will be the same
timings or faster - problem either way.

If you install just the kingston sticks, you can find out the timings
through CPUZ - or better still, just check the timings on the Kingston site.

The only gotcha is if different sticks require drastically different
voltages, but that is unlikely.

Suck it and see, as they say.

Your welcome Peter.


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