I currently have 4 GB RAM on my computer, 2x2GB DDR2 800, A-DATA VITESTA matched for dual channel.
I'd like to make an upgrade, but I can't find matching sticks. I can only get the 1066 version of these sticks.
Alternatively, I could buy just about anything 2x2GB at DDR2 800 (twice cheaper without a heatsink than otherwise).
What would be the better way?
I could fork out a lot of cash for 4 GB sticks, but those are pretty expensive here. Also, no 1200 MHz sticks, only 1066 with some luck.
(Won't be replacing the PC any time soon.)
I currently have 4 GB RAM on my computer, 2x2GB DDR2 800, A-DATA VITESTA matched for dual channel.
I'd like to make an upgrade, but I can't find matching sticks. I can only get the 1066 version of these sticks.
Alternatively, I could buy just about anything 2x2GB at DDR2 800 (twice cheaper without a heatsink than otherwise).
What would be the better way?
I could fork out a lot of cash for 4 GB sticks, but those are pretty expensive here. Also, no 1200 MHz sticks, only 1066 with some luck.
(Won't be replacing the PC any time soon.)
you don't need them to match..
I currently have 4 GB RAM on my computer, 2x2GB DDR2 800, A-DATA VITESTA matched for dual channel.
I'd like to make an upgrade, but I can't find matching sticks. I can only get the 1066 version of these sticks.
Alternatively, I could buy just about anything 2x2GB at DDR2 800 (twice cheaper without a heatsink than otherwise).
What would be the better way?
I could fork out a lot of cash for 4 GB sticks, but those are pretty expensive here. Also, no 1200 MHz sticks, only 1066 with some luck.
(Won't be replacing the PC any time soon.)
you don't need them to match..
Yeah, I was thinking about Dual/Quad Channel and optimal collaboration between the sticks, not in terms of necessity.
As much as DDR2 costs, even in the used market you can sometimes pick up a nice more recent cpu/mobo/ram combo that uses DDR3 for less.
Yeah, I know the cost is awful. But I have an OEM Windows licence, not a box one, so I'd need to add a new one to the cost of a mobo/CPU/RAM replacement. :/
Yeah, I know the cost is awful. But I have an OEM Windows licence, not a box one, so I'd need to add a new one to the cost of a mobo/CPU/RAM replacement. :/
No, you really don't. If you put in the new motherboard, RAM, and CPU and it gives you any grief, there's an option to contact Microsoft and tell them what you are doing. At that point, they should give the go-ahead and authorize Windows for use. The only time they really take notice is if you are using one license on multiple computers.
Yeah, I know the cost is awful. But I have an OEM Windows licence, not a box one, so I'd need to add a new one to the cost of a mobo/CPU/RAM replacement. :/
No, you really don't. If you put in the new motherboard, RAM, and CPU and it gives you any grief, there's an option to contact Microsoft and tell them what you are doing. At that point, they should give the go-ahead and authorize Windows for use. The only time they really take notice is if you are using one license on multiple computers.
Or... Arrrgh... Matey..Show Image(http://www.clubtuzki.com/emoticons/tuzki_030.gif)
Yeah, I know the cost is awful. But I have an OEM Windows licence, not a box one, so I'd need to add a new one to the cost of a mobo/CPU/RAM replacement. :/
No, you really don't. If you put in the new motherboard, RAM, and CPU and it gives you any grief, there's an option to contact Microsoft and tell them what you are doing. At that point, they should give the go-ahead and authorize Windows for use. The only time they really take notice is if you are using one license on multiple computers.
Or... Arrrgh... Matey..Show Image(http://www.clubtuzki.com/emoticons/tuzki_030.gif)
Generally not a wise idea, unless you plan for that computer to NEVER be connected to the internet...
Madprof is right.Yeah, I know the cost is awful. But I have an OEM Windows licence, not a box one, so I'd need to add a new one to the cost of a mobo/CPU/RAM replacement. :/
No, you really don't. If you put in the new motherboard, RAM, and CPU and it gives you any grief, there's an option to contact Microsoft and tell them what you are doing. At that point, they should give the go-ahead and authorize Windows for use. The only time they really take notice is if you are using one license on multiple computers.
OP, i'm not sure why you brought up thermals for memory sticks.
if they came without heatsinks, they'll work as long as nothing else is overheating.
the point of including heatsink is for bling and for the manufacturer to hide their supplier.
I guess...OP, i'm not sure why you brought up thermals for memory sticks.
if they came without heatsinks, they'll work as long as nothing else is overheating.
the point of including heatsink is for bling and for the manufacturer to hide their supplier.
well..... this is true for ddr2 and on.
The highend DDR 1 needed heatsinks..Show Image(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/embarrassed2-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862502)