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How the motherboard uses memory...

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PHHeisel

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Nov 28, 2004
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I have 1 GB of PC 3200 DDR ram(dual channel) and i have 1 GB of PC2700 DDR ram(dual channel). Obviously one set is faster than the other, and therefor I do not want my computers motherboard using the slower RAM, so i guess i shouldent put it in??. Basically, what i am asking is does the motherboard fill up the faster ram before it moves on to the slower ram? or does it fill up all 4 sticks randomly, because if so i do not want the slower ram in there because it would slow down my computer.
 
The motherboard will run the ram at the most compatible speed, which is the speed of the slower ram.
 
The motherboard will run the ram at the most compatible speed, which is the speed of the slower ram.

That is the general and expected behaviour. However - to be sure either read the manual or use the manufactures support service (email or web form) and ask them.

If you get a straight answer - do post the reply. Actually paste the reply anyway!

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Okay, I will Email MSI and post my reply.
 
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