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To: Zeuspaul who wrote (1193)6/8/1998 6:32:00 AM
From: Dave Hanson  Respond to of 14778
 
"Is mixing RAM a consideration? For example starting with unknown brand x and then adding unknown brand y?"

Generally, yes. In LX systems, and with non PC 100 ram, and with older earlier MB revisions generally, t may be a crucial (no pun intended) consideration. But in better BX boards, and with PC 100 ram (which must meet particular standards to be certified as such) from reputable vendors, it should be OK to mix ram.

Having said that, buying RAM from the same source is always a good idea, all other things equal.



To: Zeuspaul who wrote (1193)6/8/1998 7:07:00 AM
From: LTBH  Respond to of 14778
 
New System Consideration of SDRAM

NEVER mix SPD SDRAM. One type may have one timing mix read from the SPD and another type a different timing. Mixing will cause a best case slower throughput and worst case anyones guess. Each SPD has its timing settings read since the design spec allows several constructions and layouts with correspondingly different timings.

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