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Are they compatible?
I'm trying to add 1GB of RAM to my computer, but every time I put it in and turn the computer back on, the monitor won't turn on and also the fan runs at what seems full speed without the usual slow down afterwards when the screen turns on.
I have four RAM slots, two of which blue, the other two black, don't know if this means something?
I have two 512MB RAM sticks in, both 400MHz PC3200 DDR.
My new RAM that I'm trying to add is 1GB 400MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM, I don't know if the others are SD, but this is what the new RAM says it is.
Any help? Really important...
[ This Message was edited by: Xugaa on 2006-12-20 19:58 ]
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Posted: 2006-12-20 20:54:46
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never mix different mem types.
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Posted: 2006-12-20 21:24:00
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What I can read from the sticks is...
1. 512MB 400MHz DDR
2. 512MB 400MHz DDR
3. 1GB 400MHz DDR SD
And these won't go together...?
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Posted: 2006-12-20 21:29:14
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if you pc does not start properly, then no.
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Posted: 2006-12-20 21:36:00
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How come the ram won't start on its own either...?
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Posted: 2006-12-20 21:37:31
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could be a bad stick of ram might need to send it back. also check you r mother board manual it sounds from the colour scheme its dual channel and if it is ram has to go in a certain place and order for it to work properly
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Posted: 2006-12-20 21:57:12
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The two similar modules (512mb) needs to be inserted in alternate slots to be able to work in dual channel mode.. Try doing that without adding the 1gb stick and check if the system starts up..
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Posted: 2006-12-20 22:11:00
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Well the 512MB's both work fine with each other, whatever way they are put in... but the 1GB one seems to be the black duckling...
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Posted: 2006-12-20 22:23:25
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So if I put a 512 in #1 and a 512 in #3, and then the 1gb in #2... it might work?
Damn I'm really desperate here, just bought it off Ebay...
Was hoping to play Rainbow Six Vegas with a bit more umpf then usual when I get it for Christmas.
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[ This Message was edited by: Xugaa on 2006-12-20 21:42 ]
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Posted: 2006-12-20 22:40:20
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if the 1gb on its own is not letting the comp boot then i think its a duff stick, hope you got it off a decent ebay seller as it sounds like it needs returning.
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Posted: 2006-12-20 22:58:42
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