Dual Channel RAM + 1

[JDMFerio]

I have two sticks of 256mb pc2700 RAM on my board now, and was wondering if I ordered one stick of 512 to total 1 gig would it hinder my performance? Since I have 2x256 in dual channel. Or would getting one more stick of 256 be better? I only have 3 slots on my board.

Specs:

MSI K7N2 Delta-ILSR
AMD 2500 xp
Mushkin 2 x's 256MB PC2700 (5-2-2-2)
MSI ti4200 64mb
WD 80GB 8MB Cache HDD
PSU 420 watt
4x 80mm fans
XP Home

 

[sharkeeper]

If you really need more ram, it would be advisable to purchase a pair of decent 512MB modules for that board.

-DAK-

 

[bradruth]

You can keep the dual channel by putting the two 256mb sticks together in the side-by-side slots, and the 512 in the other slot, keeping the banks in balance. If you put in another 256mb stick, you won't be able to use dual channel.

P.S. My system is VERY similar to yours. I have the K7N2-L mobo, and if you have any questions about it I suggest you visit the MSI Forum

 

[beatle]

Bradruth is right. I have this current setup and it works fine.

 

[XBoxLPU]

Running two 256 sticks and a 1 512 stick in an Epox 8RDA+

No problems at all with an 185 fsb