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Sat May 31, 2003 4:50 pm

hmmm kay. he's got an A7N8X DLX and two 256mb pc 2700 from crucial.

I've got him on the dual channel now, would it work to give him a stick of PC 3200 512mb on one channel, and his other ram on the other channel? I know the 3200 would not go it's rated speed, only of that the 2700 can, but would that be compatable? he runs apps which take more than 512 ram, so it would give him the performance boost he needs.

that or I might get him a(n other) 200 gig hdd for more storage

or a monitor, his kinda sucks.... or a new dvd drive, his sucks, maybe a combo dvd/cd-r.... his birthday is tomorrow (june 1), so think quick

--k · Sat May 31, 2003 5:23 pm

Get him a monitor. The upgrade will be more apparent.

Sat May 31, 2003 5:32 pm

--k wrote:
Get him a monitor. The upgrade will be more apparent.

he's got an old 17" sony trintron. it's not TERRIBLE but he'll see more benifits from more RAM, that's why I was asking. if that won't work I'll get him a monitor, or another 200 gig hdd

eckslax · Sat May 31, 2003 5:32 pm

I would have to agree. A monitor would be the most visible and enjoyable gift. Going to a better display is always a refreshing experience.

Sat May 31, 2003 5:50 pm

hmmmm..... might have to hold back a bit on the cash, because we're also getting some other stuff for him, I don't have enough for a decent monitor.

prolly just give him RAM or something.

Sat May 31, 2003 5:58 pm

The RAM should be fine, as the fast stuff will just clock down to run at the same speed as the slower stick. That should help him out with his appz.

Sat May 31, 2003 6:20 pm

Starfalcon wrote:
The RAM should be fine, as the fast stuff will just clock down to run at the same speed as the slower stick. That should help him out with his appz.

appz, mainly EQ and divx rippin'

he loads an EQ map and his page file goes up to 800 mb!!! eek, most i've gotten is 524 in WC3

Sat May 31, 2003 6:46 pm

You can never have too much RAM for EQ, that game eats up memory quicker than any program I have ever seen. Oh, and happy Bday to your bro from me.

house · Sat May 31, 2003 6:54 pm

Be sure it's cool looking or name brand RAM at least. Geil had some really nice looking chromed sticks the might stick if he has a case window.

Sat May 31, 2003 7:24 pm

beesquee wrote:
Be sure it's cool looking or name brand RAM at least. Geil had some really nice looking chromed sticks the might stick if he has a case window.

crucial is what I would get him, he's got crucial now, and they garuntee they won't fight

gerbilspy · Sat May 31, 2003 9:39 pm

My bro gave me a new Lite On burner---great gift! Burns CDs in a heartbeat!

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